Complete the following sentences.
1It was ............... that we were well-equipped to repel the attack.
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The adjective "fortunate" follows "It was" and describes the situation.
2Francis Bacon was remarkably industrious and ...............
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The adjective "intelligent" is parallel with "industrious" after "was".
3He is very ............... of his wealth.
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The adjective "proud" completes the phrase "proud of".
4It is ............... that the conference will be held tomorrow.
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The adjective "probable" follows "It is" before a that-clause.
5He who shirks labor cannot be ...............
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The adjective "prosperous" follows "be" and describes the person.
6King Lear was not ............... enough to write to his estranged daughter.
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The adjective "courageous" fits before "enough" to describe King Lear.
7One of the soldiers was very ...............
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The adjective "strong" follows "was very" and describes the soldier.
8He was a hardworking boy because he was ...............
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The adjective "poor" follows "was" and describes the boy's condition.
9It is ............... that the Minister will be re-elected.
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The adjective "obvious" follows "It is" before a that-clause.
10The healthy are the ...............
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The adjective used as a noun "wealthy" refers to wealthy people.
Answers
- It was fortunate that we were well-equipped to repel the attack.
- Francis Bacon was remarkably industrious and intelligent.
- He is very proud of his wealth.
- It is probable that the conference will be held tomorrow.
- He who shirks labor cannot be prosperous.
- King Lear was not courageous enough to write to his estranged daughter.
- One of the soldiers was very strong.
- He was a hardworking boy because he was poor.
- It is obvious that the Minister will be re-elected.
- The healthy are the wealthy.
