Fill in the blanks.

1. The criminal was ………………….. for murder. (hung / hanged)

2. It was his …………………… to die in a foreign country. (destiny / destination)

3. Non-renewable resources must be used ……………………….. (judiciously / judicially)

4. There are ……………………….. to every rule. (exceptions / exemptions)

5. It was a ……………………….. occasion. (memorable / memorial)

6. A ……………………. was erected in his honor. (memorial / memorable)

7. Most of the pleasures of life are ………………………… (momentary / momentous)

8. It was a ………………………. occasion. (momentous / momentary)

9. Their performance was ………………………. (commentable / commendable)

10. She was a tall and ……………………… woman. (graceful/ gracious)

11. The ……………………. use of natural resources must be promoted. (judicious / judicial)

Answers

1. The criminal was hanged for murder.

2. It was his destiny to die in a foreign country.

3. Non-renewable resources must be used judiciously.

4. There are exceptions to every rule.

5. It was a memorable occasion.

6. A memorial was erected in his honor.

7. Most of the pleasures of life are momentary.

8. It was a momentous occasion.

9. Their performance was commendable.

10. She was a tall and graceful woman.

11. The judicious use of natural resources must be promoted.