AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 6c

Matching exercise

Match the items on the right with the items on the left.
1. In the dry country of Botswana, the name of the national _______________, the pula, means "rain."
2. Uruguay has neither coal nor petroleum in _______________ quantities.
3. In 1660, the English parliament called for the _______________ of the monarchy, and invited Charles II to return from France.
4. In modern society, men generally have primary responsibility for _______________ production.
5. His wife works as a massage _______________ in a medical office downtown.
6. Solon, the ruler of Attica (639-559 B.C.), made it illegal to export figs out of Greece, _______________ making sure there were plenty available for his own citizenry.
7. Indonesians traditionally believe that everyone will _______________ get married, so even a 60-year-old man, when asked if he is married, will answer "Not yet."
8. In 1739, nearly 500,000 people died in Ireland due to the _______________ crop failure of potatoes.
9. Easily _______________ and exploited, children are often forced into serving as soldiers in some countries.
10. _______________ in the government's agreement to reduce taxes for the company is a promise to provide more jobs for local workers.