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Sherlock Holmes detected in the wicked scheme the ____ hand of the evil Professor Moriarty
Sinister?
I know that my payments on the care are in ____ but I will catch up as soon as I get my next paycheck
arrears?
Unless you pull the ropes ___ the tennis net will sag
taut?
The sunlight caught the waters of the stream as they ____ over the steep cliff and formed a brilliant rainbow
cascade?
The patients will have a much better chance to recover quickly if they receive treatment at the ____ of the fever
onset?
All are right.
Im not sure about the 3rd one but is it right?
Oh okay thanks!
To find the missing words, we can use context clues from the given sentences. Let's break down each sentence and analyze the clues:
1. "Sherlock Holmes detected in the wicked scheme the ____ hand of the evil Professor Moriarty."
In this sentence, the missing word is related to the evil actions of Professor Moriarty. From the context, we can infer that the missing word should be an adjective describing something dark, malicious, or threatening. The word that fits this description is "sinister."
2. "I know that my payments on the car are in ____ but I will catch up as soon as I get my next paycheck."
Here, the missing word relates to the state of the payments. Considering the phrase "in ____," we can deduce that the word we are looking for indicates being behind or owing money. The word that fits this description is "arrears."
3. "Unless you pull the ropes ___ the tennis net will sag."
In this sentence, the missing word describes the action needed to prevent the tennis net from sagging. Considering the phrase "pull the ropes ___," we can infer that the missing word should indicate tension or being stretched tightly. The word that fits this description is "taut."
4. "The sunlight caught the waters of the stream as they ____ over the steep cliff and formed a brilliant rainbow."
Here, the missing word describes the movement of the water over the cliff. From the context, we can understand that the word should describe the water flowing rapidly and forming a cascade or waterfall. The word that fits this description is "cascade."
5. "The patients will have a much better chance to recover quickly if they receive treatment at the ____ of the fever."
In this sentence, the missing word refers to the time when patients should receive treatment to maximize their chances of quick recovery. Considering the phrase "at the ____ of the fever," we can deduce that the missing word should relate to the initial stages or the beginning of an event. The word that fits this description is "onset."
By analyzing the context and understanding the clues provided in each sentence, we can determine the appropriate missing words.