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Several words have been omitted from the sentences below. Use the given letters to form the missing words, but there is a twist. Instead of spelling the missing words, use the letters to spell how the word sounds. For example, instead of spelling "okay", just spell the same sound as in "OK".
I have a chance to ___ in History this term; to me, that means at least ___ percent. Writing an ___ is not my favourite task, but this time I can write on ___ subject. I choose to write about the art of diplomacy. A diplomat may be called on to treat an ___ as a friend. It is important to ignore stereotypes, such as assuming a native lives in a ___. There are various
forms of address that must be used, such as the Turkish title ___. It's easier to write about a diplomat than to be one.
Here is the letter list: AADEEFLMNNNPSTTX
I have a chance to ___ in History this term; to me, that means at least ___ percent. Writing an ___ is not my favourite task, but this time I can write on ___ subject. I choose to write about the art of diplomacy. A diplomat may be called on to treat an ___ as a friend. It is important to ignore stereotypes, such as assuming a native lives in a ___. There are various
forms of address that must be used, such as the Turkish title ___. It's easier to write about a diplomat than to be one.
Here is the letter list: AADEEFLMNNNPSTTX
Hint
Here are the word definitions and the starting word sound:Surpass in accomplishment; starts with X.
A number; starts with A.
A short literary composition; starts with S.
One, some, every; starts with N.
One who feels hatred toward another; starts with N.
A conical tent; starts with T.
A respected man in the Near East; starts with F.
Answer
XL = excelAT = eighty
SA = essay
NE = any
NME = enemy
TP = tepee
FND = effendi
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Lot of fun, great teaser!
Good One!!
Well, that was easier than I thought it would be...
Love your teaser! It was so much fun. I got all but 3 . great job!
Really good, I got all but one!
Clever.
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