The President’s speech was so ___________ that many people were persuaded to accept the need for change.

Ocean currents play a _______role in setting long-term climate_________.

A. vital … date

B. important … variations

C. major … patterns

D. unusual … changes

I promise to ________ you in all circumstances

A. stand up to

B. stand with

C. stand off

D. stand by

It’s difficult ______ reconcile such different points of view

A. with

B. to

C. in

D. on

The speaker did not properly space out his speech, but went on _______ one point only.

A. stressing

B. avoiding

C. devoting

D. decrying

In the test, we will _________ your work and then give you detailed feedback.

A. assess

B. judge

C. measure

D. check