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December 14, 2016 - pdf

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

1. His …………………. keeps him from making friends. (diffident)

2. The chrome trim …………………. the luxury model from the standard. (different)

3. The ………………… of knowledge was accelerated by the invention of writing. (diffuse)

4. My father is too …………………… to do anything so silly. (dignity)

5. His long ……………….. made him forget his main point. (digress)

6. She maintained her ………………… throughout the trial. (dignify)

7. He is so ………………… he can get along with anyone. (diplomacy)

8. Not speaking French in Paris is a real ………………… (disable)

9. Several ………………. countries need immediate help. (disadvantage)

10. The weather has been thoroughly ………………… all week. (disagree)

Answers

1. His diffidence keeps him from making friends.

2. The chrome trim differentiates the luxury model from the standard.

3. The diffusion of knowledge was accelerated by the invention of writing.

4. My father is too dignified to do anything so silly.

5. His long digression made him forget his main point.

6. She maintained her dignity throughout the trial.

7. He is so diplomatic he can get along with anyone.

8. Not speaking French in Paris is a real disability.

9. Several disadvantaged countries need immediate help.

10. The weather has been thoroughly disagreeable all week.

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