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General vocabulary exercise

January 11, 2017 pdf

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

1. ………………… of evidence is against the law. (conceal)

2. The …………………. composer thinks he is better than Beethoven. (conceit)

3. The teacher had no …………………. of the child’s problems at home. (comprehend)

4. This book is a ……………….. account of World War II. (comprehend)

5. The pregnant woman had a ………………… urge for pickles. (compulsion)

6. Everyone between the ages of six and sixteen must receive …………………. education. (compulsion)

7. The suspect said he signed the confession under …………………. (compulsive)

8. The captain remained ………………… .. throughout the raging storm. (compose)

9. ……………….. with the traffic laws is necessary for safe driving. (comply)

10. The period costume calls for a ………………… hair style. (complement)

Answers

1. Concealment of evidence is against the law.

2. The conceited composer thinks he is better than Beethoven.

3. The teacher had no comprehension of the child’s problems at home.

4. This book is a comprehensive account of World War II.

5. The pregnant woman had a compulsive urge for pickles.

6. Everyone between the ages of six and sixteen must receive compulsory education.

7. The suspect said he signed the confession under compulsion.

8. The captain remained composed throughout the raging storm.

9. Compliance with the traffic laws is necessary for safe driving.

10. The period costume calls for a complementary hair style.

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