Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
1Though we are good friends, our views ............... in certain matters.
Wrong!
The verb "differ" is needed after the plural subject "our views."
2The President gave away the ............... awards at a special function.
Wrong!
The noun "gallantry" is used before "awards" in this fixed expression.
3The judge was not satisfied with the lawyer's ............... .
Wrong!
The noun "argument" is needed after the possessive "lawyer's."
4We should be careful to preserve the ............... of religious places.
Wrong!
The noun "sanctity" means holiness or sacredness.
5The cricket match between India and Pakistan was an ............... one.
Wrong!
The adjective "exciting" describes the cricket match.
6Most road accidents ............... as a result of careless driving.
Wrong!
The verb "occur" is needed after the plural subject "accidents."
7She cried ............... for help when she was attacked by robbers.
Wrong!
The adverb "frantically" describes how she cried for help.
8Their ............... was proved wrong.
Wrong!
The noun "assumption" is needed as the subject of the sentence.
9We had a ............... holiday by the sea.
Wrong!
The adjective "delightful" describes the holiday.
10I do not like his ............... behavior.
Wrong!
The adjective "insolent" describes his behavior.
Done.
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Answers
- Though we are good friends, our views differ in certain matters.
- The President gave away the gallantry awards at a special function.
- The judge was not satisfied with the lawyer’s argument .
- We should be careful to preserve the sanctity of religious places.
- The cricket match between India and Pakistan was an exciting one.
- Most road accidents occur as a result of careless driving.
- She cried frantically for help when she was attacked by robbers.
- Their assumption was proved wrong.
- We had a delightful holiday by the sea.
- I do not like his insolent behavior.
