Fill in the blanks.
1He was arrested under ............... circumstances.
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The adjective "suspicious" describes the noun "circumstances."
2All the ............... guests were given special accommodation.
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The adjective "distinguished" means respected or important.
3Bad weather delayed the ............... of the trains.
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The noun "departure" is needed after "the."
4We are waiting for the ............... of the news.
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The noun "confirmation" is needed after "the."
5The student's bad manners did not ............... the teacher.
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The base verb "please" follows "did not."
6Her ............... is contagious.
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The noun "enthusiasm" is the subject of the sentence.
7The committee's proposal was not ............... to the government.
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The adjective "acceptable" completes the phrase "was not acceptable to."
8She is a ............... old lady.
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The adjective "dignified" describes the old lady.
9He has an intense ............... to be a successful writer.
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The noun "longing" means a strong desire.
10His ............... helped him win.
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The noun "determination" is the subject of the sentence.
11She is an ............... singer.
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The adjective "accomplished" means highly skilled.
12Better ............... facilities are available in cities.
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The adjective "educational" describes the noun "facilities."
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- He was arrested under suspicious circumstances.
- All the distinguished guests were given special accommodation.
- Bad weather delayed the departure of the trains.
- We are waiting for the confirmation of the news.
- The student’s bad manners did not please the teacher.
- Her enthusiasm is contagious.
- The committee’s proposal was not acceptable to the government.
- She is a dignified old lady.
- He has an intense longing to be a successful writer.
- His determination helped him win.
- She is an accomplished singer.
- Better educational facilities are available in cities.