Parts of speech exercise

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. Gokhale was a great Indian ………….

2. From our freedom fighters we can learn many lessons in ………….

3. Greece and Rome have a …………….. past.

4. Many athletes are punished for using ……….

5. The patient is under ………..

6. For a miser spending his money can be quite ……………..

7. ………… goes before a fall.

8. The minister’s ………… was accepted by the Governor.

9. The chief guest delivered the ……….. address.

10. While in England, Gokhale …………. theatres.

11. …………… breeds contempt.

12. Shivaji was a ………….. leader.

1. Gokhale was a great Indian patriot.

2. From our freedom fighters we can learn many lessons in patriotism.

3. Greece and Rome have a glorious past.

4. Many athletes are punished for using stimulants.

5. The patient is under sedation.

6. For a miser spending his money can be quite painful. (pain)

7. Pride goes before a fall. (proud)

8. The minister’s resignation was accepted by the Governor.

9. The chief guest delivered the inaugural address.

10. While in England, Gokhale frequented theatres.

11. Familiarity breeds contempt.

12. Shivaji was a rebellious leader.