Fill in the blanks.
1. She had to move out of that tough ...................................
We need a noun here.
2. The townsfolk were quite ........................................... when we moved here.
Neighborly means friendly.
3. She is so ...................................... she jumps at the slightest noise.
We use a noun or adjective as the complement of a verb of incomplete predication.
4. He is charming; ............................................. I don't quite trust him.
Nevertheless is a transitional adverb. It is similar to however.
5. She gave me a ............................................ answer.
Noncommittal can mean indefinite or reserved.
6. There will be a ................................................ charge for the lunch.
Nominal can mean low or small.
7. Paying taxes is ............................................
Obligatory means compulsory or mandatory.
8. It is hard to be polite to ........................................... people.
Obtrusive means intrusive or interfering.
9. The weather was good except for an .............................................. shower.
Occasional is the adjective form.
10. The youth's language was .........................................
Offensive means insulting.
11. Inflation will ........................................... the pay raise.
Offset can mean nullify.
12. How ......................................... do you visit your parents?
Answers
1. She had to move out of that tough neighborhood.
2. The townsfolk were quite neighborly when we moved here.
3. She is so nervous she jumps at the slightest noise.
4. He is charming; nevertheless I don’t quite trust him.
5. She gave me a noncommittal answer.
6. There will be a nominal charge for the lunch.
7. Paying taxes is obligatory.
8. It is hard to be polite to obtrusive people.
9. The weather was good except for an occasional shower.
10. The youth’s language was offensive.
11. Inflation will offset the pay raise.
12. How often do you visit your parents?
