<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE BATCH SYSTEM "exercises_oup.dtd"><batch>
<exercise subhead="dragdrop"><media type="none"/><head><title>Drag and drop</title><task>Match the words and definitions. Click on a word then drag it into the appropriate box.</task></head><body>
<item><text>We have two officers walking the ______ after midnight.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">beat</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>Compressed natural gas can be used to power ______.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">automobiles</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>She gave me a thumbs-up ______.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">sign</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>He has added considerably to his piano ______.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">repertoire</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>I think our ______ is being tapped.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">phone</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>That earned a ______ from everyone.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">laugh</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>street traders hawking their ______</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">wares</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>He shouldered his ______ and left.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">bag</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>How could he apply his academic ______ to practical matters?</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">expertise</choice></choice_g></item>
<item><text>Poor living conditions can lead to early ______.</text><choice_g><choice correct="y">death</choice></choice_g></item>
</body>
</exercise>
</batch>

