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Word Forms: Enthusiasm, Dignified and Accomplished Exercise

July 18, 2023 A2pdf

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Progress 0 of 12 answered
1He was arrested under ............... circumstances.
Wrong!
The adjective "suspicious" describes the noun "circumstances."
2All the ............... guests were given special accommodation.
Wrong!
The adjective "distinguished" means respected or important.
3Bad weather delayed the ............... of the trains.
Wrong!
The noun "departure" is needed after "the."
4We are waiting for the ............... of the news.
Wrong!
The noun "confirmation" is needed after "the."
5The student's bad manners did not ............... the teacher.
Wrong!
The base verb "please" follows "did not."
6Her ............... is contagious.
Wrong!
The noun "enthusiasm" is the subject of the sentence.
7The committee's proposal was not ............... to the government.
Wrong!
The adjective "acceptable" completes the phrase "was not acceptable to."
8She is a ............... old lady.
Wrong!
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.
Wrong!
The noun "determination" is the subject of the sentence.
11She is an ............... singer.
Wrong!
The adjective "accomplished" means highly skilled.
12Better ............... facilities are available in cities.
Wrong!
The adjective "educational" describes the noun "facilities."

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  1. He was arrested under suspicious circumstances.
  2. All the distinguished guests were given special accommodation.
  3. Bad weather delayed the departure of the trains.
  4. We are waiting for the confirmation of the news.
  5. The student’s bad manners did not please the teacher.
  6. Her enthusiasm is contagious.
  7. The committee’s proposal was not acceptable to the government.
  8. She is a dignified old lady.
  9. He has an intense longing to be a successful writer.
  10. His determination helped him win.
  11. She is an accomplished singer.
  12. Better educational facilities are available in cities.

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