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

1. I found one of the questions quite ……………………….. (baffle)

2. The vehicle was badly damaged but …………………. the rider didn’t suffer any serious injuries. (fortunate)

3. Dogs seldom bite without ……………………….. (provoke)

4. She looked at the traffic in ………………………. (bewilder)

5. The patient required a physical …………………….. (examine)

6. The small time guitarist ………………………. aimed at becoming a great musician. (wistful)

7. His ……………………… with money irritated his wife. (preoccupy)

8. She pays us ……………………. visits. (occasion)

9. The minister gave a ……………………… reply to the opposition. (befit)

10. Even after his death he was a source of …………………… for many. (inspire)

Answers

1. I found one of the questions quite baffling.

2. The vehicle was badly damaged but fortunately the rider didn’t suffer any serious injuries.

3. Dogs seldom bite without provocation.

4. She looked at the traffic in bewilderment.

5. The patient required a physical examination.

6. The small time guitarist wistfully aimed at becoming a great musician.

7. His preoccupation with money irritated his wife.

8. She pays us occasional visits.

9. The minister gave a befitting reply to the opposition.

10. Even after his death he was a source of inspiration for many.