Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
1His ............... led to his fall.
Wrong!
The noun "pride" is needed after "his" as the subject of the sentence.
2We are waiting for the ............... of the news.
Wrong!
The noun "confirmation" is needed after "the" and before "of the news".
3Failure is the stepping stone to ...............
Wrong!
The noun "success" completes the expression about achieving a good result.
4He is an ............... young man driven by his desire to change the world.
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The adjective "ambitious" describes the young man.
5One should be satisfied with one's ...............
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The plural noun "accomplishments" means achievements.
6His ............... to learn English helped him in his later life.
Wrong!
The noun "determination" names the quality that helped him.
7If you follow my advice, you will ...............
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The verb "succeed" is needed after "will".
8His father has given him his ............... to go abroad.
Wrong!
The noun "permission" means the act of allowing someone to do something.
9His ............... is contagious.
Wrong!
The noun "enthusiasm" can be the subject of "is contagious".
10He is very ............... about his new project.
Wrong!
The adjective "enthusiastic" follows "very" and describes how he feels.
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- His pride led to his fall.
- We are waiting for the confirmation of the news.
- Failure is the stepping stone to success.
- He is an ambitious young man driven by his desire to change the world.
- One should be satisfied with one’s accomplishments.
- His determination to learn English helped him in his later life.
- If you follow my advice, you will succeed.
- His father has given him his permission to go abroad.
- His enthusiasm is contagious.
- He is very enthusiastic about his new project.