Question 16 of 39intermediate🔧 ApplyFill in the Blanks1 mark

An extremely strong wind: __ a __ __

Correct Answer

gale

Exercise: Thinking about Language — I | Q: 2 | (Page 8)
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Explanation

The textbook context provides a matching exercise where the description 'An extremely strong wind' corresponds to the word 'gale'. This word perfectly fits the given blank format '__ a __ __' (G-A-L-E).

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the description 'An extremely strong wind' from the provided context.

  2. Step 2: Refer to the list of storm-related words provided: gale, whirlwind, cyclone, hurricane, tornado, typhoon.

  3. Step 3: Match the description to the correct word, which is 'gale', and verify it fits the blanks '__ a __ __'.