Fill in the blanks.
1Religious ............... is essential in a plural society.
Wrong!
The noun "tolerance" is needed after the adjective "religious."
2Beethoven could not endure ............... when music was being performed.
Wrong!
The noun "frivolity" is the object of the verb "endure."
3The oxygen in the air is ............... being used up when animals breathe.
Wrong!
The adverb "constantly" describes how the oxygen is being used up.
4His progress was not ...............
Wrong!
The adjective "satisfactory" describes the noun "progress."
5Insecticides were sprayed as a ............... measure against an outbreak of malaria.
Wrong!
The adjective "preventive" correctly describes the noun "measure."
6The flood caused massive ............... to the crops.
Wrong!
The noun "destruction" is needed after the adjective "massive."
7Some communist leaders of Eastern Europe were infamous for their ............... habits.
Wrong!
The adjective "extravagant" describes the noun "habits."
8He has always been ............... to us.
Wrong!
The adjective "hostile" follows "been" and describes his attitude.
9I visit him ...............
Wrong!
The adverb "occasionally" modifies the verb "visit."
10Only ............... people can succeed in life.
Wrong!
The adjective "industrious" describes people who work hard.
11You can buy over-the-counter drugs without a ...............
Wrong!
The noun "prescription" means a doctor's written order for medicine.
12Children need ............... food for optimal growth.
Wrong!
The adjective "nutritious" describes food that is good for health.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- Religious tolerance is essential in a plural society.
- Beethoven could not endure frivolity when music was being performed.
- The oxygen in the air is constantly being used up when animals breathe.
- His progress was not satisfactory
- Insecticides were sprayed as a preventive measure against an outbreak of malaria.
- The flood caused massive destruction to the crops.
- Some communist leaders of Eastern Europe were infamous for their extravagant habits.
- He has always been hostile to us.
- I visit him occasionally
- Only industrious people can succeed in life.
- You can buy over-the-counter drugs without a prescription
- Children need nutritious food for optimal growth.
