Question

Complete the following sentences by adding the appropriate parts of the sentences given in the box.

1. Many wise men answered the king’* questions, .......

2. Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men ......

3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable ......

4. The king requested the hermit ......

5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’* wound, .......

• but the bleeding would not stop.

• to answer three questions.

• but their answers were so varied that the king was not satisfied.

• and follow it strictly.

• to help the king act at the right time.

Answer 1

1. Many wise men answered the king’* questions, but their answers were so varied that the king wasnot satisfied.

2. Someone suggested that there should be a council of wise men to help the king act at the right time.

3. Someone else suggested that the king should have a timetable and follow it strictly.

4. The king requested the hermit to answer three questions.

5. The king washed and dressed the bearded man’* wound, but the bleeding would not stop.