Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
The CEO gave a ............... apology that convinced almost no one.
Wrong!
Use an adjective meaning insincere or not heartfelt.
I found his explanation ............... because it left out the key facts.
Wrong!
Choose an adjective meaning not complete or not giving all the necessary details.
Despite the chaos, she remained ............... and finished the presentation flawlessly.
Wrong!
The best adjective means calm and in control under pressure.
It was ............... of you to cancel at the last minute without even texting.
Wrong!
This needs an adjective meaning inconsiderate or not thinking about others.
The museum's new wing is ............... to the main building, so you can walk straight through.
Wrong!
The adjective should mean next to or sharing a border with something.
Her remarks were ............... and offended several people in the room.
Wrong!
Pick an adjective meaning rude or likely to upset people.
The evidence is ............... so we should double-check the conclusion.
Wrong!
You need an adjective meaning not strong or not convincing.
The committee reached a ............... decision after weeks of debate.
Wrong!
Choose an adjective meaning everyone agreed.
I was ............... to learn that the contract had already been signed.
Wrong!
Pick an adjective meaning surprised and disappointed.
His ............... comments made it clear he had not read the report.
Wrong!
The adjective should mean showing a lack of knowledge or awareness.
The instructions were ............... enough that no one needed to ask questions.
Wrong!
You need an adjective meaning very clear and easy to understand.
She's ............... about her phone, so don't tease her about it.
Wrong!
This sentence needs an adjective meaning easily upset or too easily offended.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The CEO gave a perfunctory apology that convinced almost no one.
- I found his explanation partial because it left out the key facts.
- Despite the chaos, she remained composed and finished the presentation flawlessly.
- It was thoughtless of you to cancel at the last minute without even texting.
- The museum's new wing is adjoining to the main building, so you can walk straight through.
- Her remarks were offensive and offended several people in the room.
- The evidence is tenuous so we should double-check the conclusion.
- The committee reached a unanimous decision after weeks of debate.
- I was dismayed to learn that the contract had already been signed.
- His ignorant comments made it clear he had not read the report.
- The instructions were explicit enough that no one needed to ask questions.
- She's sensitive about her phone, so don't tease her about it.
