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

1. He behaved rather …………………….. (strange)

2. A …………………… amount of money has been spent on this project. (consider)

3. He was a ………………………. employer. (consider)

4. Racial …………………….. used to be a common problem in South Africa. (discriminate)

5. Everyone loved her because of her ……………………… (simple)

6. There is not much ……………………… in what you are saying. (clear)

7. They solved the dispute ……………………… (amicable)

8. His strange behavior made me …………………….. (suspect)

9. This flower has sweet ……………………… (fragrant)

10. This …………………….. has far reaching consequences. (decide)

11. They are still ………………………. of success. (hope)

12. It is a great ……………………… for me to talk to you. (please)

Answers

1. He behaved rather strangely.

2. A considerable amount of money has been spent on this project.

3. He was a considerate employer.

4. Racial discrimination used to be a common problem in South Africa.

5. Everyone loved her because of her simplicity.

6. There is not much clarity in what you are saying.

7. They solved the dispute amicably.

8. His strange behavior made me suspicious.

9. This flower has sweet fragrance.

10. This decision has far reaching consequences.

11. They are still hopeful of success.

12. It is a great pleasure for me to talk to you.