Parts of speech exercise

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

1. Cine artists are hugely ……………….. with the public. (popularity)

2. A teacher should be ………. towards his pupils. (sympathy)

3. He doesn’t want to be ………………. on his parents. (depend)

4. The …….. to start new small scale industries was welcomed. (resolve)

5. His parent’s ……… helped him to be successful. (encourage)

6. An …….. is one who is employed. (employ)

7. It was just one of life’s little ……… (ironic)

8. It has been a ……… for me to talk to you. (please)

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

10. Women have higher levels of ……….….. than men. (endure)

Answers

1. Cine artists are hugely popular with the public.

2. A teacher should be sympathetic towards his pupils.

3. He doesn’t want to be dependent on his parents.

4. The resolution to start new small scale industries was welcomed.

5. His parent’s encouragement helped him to be successful.

6. An employee is one who is employed.

7. It was just one of life’s little ironies.

8. It has been a pleasure for me to talk to you.

9. My brother is a cricket enthusiast.

10. Women have higher levels of endurance than men.