This part of the ceremony is nothing more than a formal  _ _ t _ _ _ .

The strict parents tried to ___________ their children to become doctors or lawyers because it would bring them money and prestige. a) confidence b) urge c) convince

This building should be preserved because of its historical s_ g _ _ _ _ c _ _ _ e.

Though he was proud of his Italian ___________, he really had never visited the country. a) heritage b) inherit c) ritual

Many childless couples _________children.

She __________her mother to let her go abroad to study English. a) convinced b) inherited c) adopted

We   _ _ h _ _ _ t  many of our physical characteristics from our parents.

The benefits of nuclear technology, she said, had been grossly _________    a) overwhelming  b) overestimated c) observe

I questioned whether it was ____________ to buy property in London where the prices are so expensive. a)worthwhile b) confident c) urged

After viewing about 8 hours of footage of the crime scene, Detective Mullins was able to ___________ the suspect talking to the victim.  a) urge  b) encourage c) observe

She had already sold everything of ______ that she possessed. a) ritual b) value c) heritage

Because their home was still flooded from the ___________, the family searched for a house that the tropical storm hadn’t touched.

The chef tries to e______________his students to take risks and make dishes that are unique and interesting.