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Confusing words exercise

April 2, 2015 - B1pdf

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase. Choose your answers from the given options.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1He is a ............... . Catholic.
Wrong!
2She has ............... her life to helping the poor and the sick.
Wrong!
3God is very ............... ..
Wrong!
4You can eat carrots cooked or ...............
Wrong!
5He ............... in sports.
Wrong!
6His good works need to be ...............
Wrong!
7The mother ............... . the weeping child.
Wrong!
8English literature is full of ............... to Greek and Latin authors.
Wrong!
9Though he is sixteen, he is very ...............
Wrong!
10I was impressed by her ............... simplicity.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

  1. He is a devout . Catholic.
  2. She has devoted her life to helping the poor and the sick.
  3. God is very gracious ..
  4. You can eat carrots cooked or raw
  5. He excels in sports.
  6. His good works need to be commended
  7. The mother consoled . the weeping child.
  8. English literature is full of allusions to Greek and Latin authors.
  9. Though he is sixteen, he is very childish
  10. I was impressed by her childlike simplicity.
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