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Word forms exercise

September 9, 2016 - pdf

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

1. The old building has remarkable ………………….. (endure)

2. She has an ………………… mind. (energy)

3. The Mona Lisa has an ………………… smile. (enigma)

4. The guests sipped the fine wine with ………………… (enjoy)

5. The ……………….. of the crime shocked the public. (enormous)

6. The company always has room for an …………………. young man. (enterprise)

7. The city offers all kinds of …………………. for young and old. (entertain)

8. The writer received …………………. praise. (enthusiasm)

9. You are ……………….. wrong. (entire)

10. The prisoner’s ……………….. for mercy moved the king. (entreat)

11. The woman was too ……………… to enjoy her neighbor’s good fortune. (envy)

Answers

1. The old building has remarkable endurance.

2. She has an energetic mind.

3. The Mona Lisa has an enigmatic smile.

4. The guests sipped the fine wine with enjoyment.

5. The enormity of the crime shocked the public.

6. The company always has room for an enterprising young man.

7. The city offers all kinds of entertainment for young and old.

8. The writer received enthusiastic praise.

9. You are entirely wrong.

10. The prisoner’s entreaty for mercy moved the king.

11. The woman was too envious to enjoy her neighbor’s good fortune.

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