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Exercise

Use one of the words or phrases from Lingohack to complete each of these sentences. Note that you may have to change the form of a word or phrase to complete the sentence correctly.

crossing / sporadic / spot

1. Only __________ fighting was reported elsewhere in the city, where government forces have been battling to halt a rebel offensive.

2. John was considered a very good football coach. He was quick to _________ young talent.

3. The archaeologist had to _________ a dense jungle in search of the lost temple.

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1. Only sporadic fighting was reported elsewhere in the city, where government forces have been battling to halt a rebel offensive.

2. John was considered a very good football coach. He was quick to spot young talent.

3. The archaeologist had to cross a dense jungle in search of the lost temple.