Complete the given sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
1We are all waiting for the ............... of the news.
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The noun "confirmation" fits after "the" and names the thing people are waiting for.
2Though the boy is not very intelligent, he is very ...............
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The adjective "industrious" describes a person who works hard.
3The governor refused to accept the chief minister's ...............
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The noun "resignation" names the act of leaving an official position.
4The students are all very ............... about the picnic.
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The adjective "enthusiastic" is used with "about" to describe excited interest.
5The committee's proposal was not ............... to the government.
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The adjective "acceptable" means satisfactory or suitable in this context.
6India is a land of great cultural ...............
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The noun "diversity" names the variety found in India's cultures.
7Failure is the stepping stone to ...............
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The noun "success" completes the common idea that failure can lead to achievement.
8The government gave him ............... to go abroad.
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The noun "permission" means approval to do something.
9Film stars enjoy great ...............
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The noun "popularity" names the state of being liked by many people.
10We must reduce our ............... on fossil fuels.
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The noun "dependence" is used with "on" to mean reliance.
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- We are all waiting for the confirmation of the news.
- Though the boy is not very intelligent, he is very industrious.
- The governor refused to accept the chief minister’s resignation.
- The students are all very enthusiastic about the picnic.
- The committee’s proposal was not acceptable to the government.
- India is a land of great cultural diversity.
- Failure is the stepping stone to success.
- The government gave him permission to go abroad.
- Film stars enjoy great popularity.
- We must reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.