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Word forms exercise

August 4, 2015 - pdf

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. She was a kind and ………………… woman. (cheer)

2. The rich man was not very ……………….. (mercy)

3. I want to visit all ………………… places in India. (interest)

4. Several important ………………….. concepts originated in India. (mathematics)

5. The big home was not …………………. to us. (afford)

6. The leaves on the ivy branch were very ………………….. (notice)

7. The soldiers fought ………………….. (courage)

8. The sweeper found him lying ……………….. in his room in wet clothes and shoes. (help)

9. We are …………………. with your work. (impression)

10. Everybody seeks attention and …………………. (appreciate)

Answers

1. She was a kind and cheerful woman.

2. The rich man was not very merciful.

3. I want to visit all interesting places in India.

4. Several important mathematical concepts originated in India.

5. The big home was not affordable to us.

6. The leaves on the ivy branch were very noticeable.

7. The soldiers fought courageously.

8. The sweeper found him lying helpless in his room in wet clothes and shoes.

9. We are impressed with your work.

10. Everybody seeks attention and appreciation.

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