English Vocabulary Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. She was the most ……………………… host I have ever known. (grace)

2. He is an ……………………… golfer. (enthusiasm)

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

4. Her …………………….. fingers moved effortlessly over the piano keys. (dexterity)

5. The ………………………. judge gave the young offender a light sentence. (compassion)

6. The couple attributed their happy marriage to complete ………………………… (compatible)

7. He was granted a hefty amount in …………………………… (compensate)

8. Be sure to get a ……………………… electrician for the job. (competition)

9. An athlete must have a ………………………….. spirit. (competition)

10. Being granted a yearly bonus can be considered ……………………….. to getting a raise. (compare)

Answers

1. She was the most gracious host I have ever known.

2. He is an enthusiastic golfer.

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

4. Her dexterous fingers moved effortlessly over the piano keys.

5. The compassionate Judge gave the young offender a light sentence.

6. The couple attributed their happy marriage to complete compatibility.

7. He was granted a hefty amount in compensation.

8. Be sure to get a competitive electrician for the job.

9. An athlete must have a competitive spirit.

10. Being granted a yearly bonus can be considered comparable to getting a raise.