Test your range of English vocabulary with this exercise. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.

1. Such an antiquated law should be ………………………. (null)

2. The school is responsible for ……………………….. the child’s mind. (nurture)

3. The diet is …………………………. but low in calories. (nutrition)

4. The dog was sent to school to learn ………………………….. (obedient)

5. ……………………….. has become a major health problem among children. (obese)

6. He apologized for his ………………………… behavior. (objection)

7. Paying taxes is ……………………….. (obligation)

8. The writer once popular is now relegated to ……………………….. (oblivious)

9. ……………………….. of the rules is important in this game. (observe)

10. Becoming a millionaire is an ………………………….. with him. (obsess)

Answers

1. Such an antiquated law should be nullified.

2. The school is responsible for nurturing the child’s mind.

3. The diet is nutritious but low in calories.

4. The dog was sent to school to learn obedience.

5. Obesity has become a major health problem among children.

6. He apologized for his objectionable behavior.

7. Paying taxes is obligatory.

8. The writer once popular is now relegated to oblivion.

9. Observance of the rules is important in this game.

10. Becoming a millionaire is an obsession with him.