Vocabulary exercise | gap fills

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

1. We have to ……………….. (mobile) support for the project.

2. If you follow my advice you will ……………… (success).

3. She couldn’t contain her ………………. (excite)

4. Booker’s …………………. (determine) to learn to read helped him in his later life.

5. You have every right to be proud of your …………………….. (accomplish)

6. She takes great ……………….. (proud) in her success.

7. We are waiting for the ………………… (confirm) of the news.

8. His ………………… (ignorant) led to his disaster.

9. Babies yearn for love and ………………… (appreciate)

10. A nation that is ……………….. (depend) on foreign aid for its survival cannot progress.

11. My brother is a cricket …………………… (enthusiasm)

12. The accused gave …………………. (contradict) statements to confuse the police.

Answers

1. We have to mobilize support for the project.

2. If you follow my advice you will succeed.

3. She couldn’t contain her excitement.

4. Booker’s determination to learn to read helped him in his later life.

5. You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments.

6. She takes great pride in her success.

7. We are waiting for the confirmation of the news.

8. His ignorance led to his disaster.

9. Babies yearn for love and appreciation. 10. A nation that is dependent on foreign aid for its survival cannot progress.

11. My brother is a cricket enthusiast.

12. The accused gave contradictory statements to confuse the police.