Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. It is wise to follow the …………………… of your parents.

a) advice
b) advise

2. I am …………………… happy with my performance.

a) quiet
b) quite

3. Prolonged use of powerful drugs will ……………………… our health.

a) affect
b) effect

4. The building is ………………….. with rats and spiders.

a) infested
b) infected

5. There was no evidence against him. Therefore, the judge ……………………… him.

a) convicted
b) acquitted

6. This was the most important …………………… in his life.

a) accident
b) incident

7. Walking ……………………… footed is good for health.

a) bear
b) bare

8. One of the passengers ………………….. injured in the accident.

a) was
b) were

9. Ten miles …………………. a long way to walk.

a) is
b) are

10. You must not …………………… any important facts about your health from your doctor.

a) conceal
b) console

Answers

1. It is wise to follow the advice of your parents.

2. I am quite happy with my performance.

3. Prolonged use of powerful drugs will affect our health.

4. The building is infested with rats and spiders.

5. There was no evidence against him. Therefore, the judge acquitted him.

6. This was the most important incident in his life.

7. Walking bare-footed is good for health.

8. One of the passengers was injured in the accident.

9. Ten miles is a long way to walk.

10. You must not conceal any important facts about your health from your doctor.