Word forms exercise

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. His family endured great ……………………… during the war. (hard)

2. The room was decorated in ………………… shades of blue and green. (harmony)

3. A computer would ………………… the work. (haste)

4. Try not to ………………… me with such gruesome stories. (horrible)

5. I can’t understand your …………………… to our suggestions. (hostile)

6. The Nazi war criminals were condemned for crimes against ……………….. (human)

7. When accused of lying, she blushed with ……………… (humility)

8. Public water fountains are not always …………………. (hygiene)

9. Some cults ……………….. the sun. (idol)

10. The army’s disorganized retreat was …………………….. (ignominy)

Answers

1. His family endured great hardship during the war.

2. The room was decorated in harmonious shades of blue and green.

3. A computer would hasten the work.

4. Try not to horrify me with such gruesome stories.

5. I can’t understand your hostility to our suggestions.

6. The Nazi war criminals were condemned for crimes against humanity.

7. When accused of lying, she blushed with humiliation.

8. Public water fountains are not always hygienic.

9. Some cults idolize the sun.

10. The army’s disorganized retreat was ignominious.