Monday, 1 December 2014

Fill in the blanks 01/12/14

mellifluous   superfluous   melancholy   clemency        

1. After hearing the tragic news, our hearts were filled with ________ and grief.

2. _________ items would be stored safely for future use.

3. The lead has a _________ voice, which made the band very popular.

4. The little boy showed _________ to the injured dog.

coordinate   ruminating  obstinate  behold  bemused

beneath

1. As the manager of the team, he has the responsibility to ________ the efforts of his team members.

2. It's a blissful experience to _______ the beauty of the valley from the top of the mountain.

3. It is difficult to work with her as she is _________ and defiant.

4. First, I was ________ but after reading it twice I understood.

5. Everyone sat down ___________ about how to solve the issue.

6. Not knowing about the army of ants living _______ the log, he lifted it.

preserved  observed   endured  procured  secured  observing

secure

1. Ancient Egyptians __________ the dead bodies of human beings and animals by mummifying them.

2. With great courage, he _________ the hardships of life.

3. He ________ the property after a long legal dispute.

4. After _________ her performance in literacy and numeracy, the teacher promoted her to the next level.

5. He ________ a place in the finals of the prestigious cooking contest.

6. We __________ a minute silence to remember the fallen soldiers of the war.

7. The precious gem is kept in a secret and ______ locker.

beside   besides   aside   nurture  ventured

1. Reading helps to _________ the growing minds of children.

2. He __________ into the abandoned house alone, ignoring his friend's advice.

3. I bought this pen in the shop ________ the grocery store.

4. Prepare the dough and keep it ________ for 30 minutes.

5. I chose this toy because it was her favourite. _______, it was inexpensive.