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Vocabulary Gap Filling Exercise

April 7th, 2023 in Vocabulary

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

1. The storm led to the ………………………… of a number of trains. (cancel)

2. They poured ghee on the ………………………. fire. (sacrifice)

3. Though the boy is …………………….., everyone likes him. (mischief)

4. He was arrested under ………………………… circumstances. (suspect)

5. I have no words to express my …………………….. (grateful)

6. Owing to bad weather, the ……………………… of the plane was delayed by two hours. (depart)

7. She suffers from ……………………….. and depression. (anxious)

8. She is a very ………………………. old lady. (dignity)

9. His ………………………… to succeed was commendable. (determine)

10. She is an ………………………. dancer. (accomplish)

11. She didn’t show much …………………….. to study. (incline)

Answers

1. The storm led to the cancellation of a number of trains.

2. They poured ghee on the sacrificial fire.

3. Though the boy is mischievous, everyone likes him.

4. He was arrested under suspicious circumstances.

5. I have no words to express my gratitude.

6. Owing to bad weather, the departure of the plane was delayed by two hours.

7. She suffers from anxiety and depression.

8. She is a very dignified old lady.

9. His determination to succeed was commendable.

10. She is an accomplished dancer.

11. She didn’t show much inclination to study.