Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.

1. I will tell you something, but keep it …………………

a) confident

b) confidential

2. Success often depends on your ability to ………………… yourselves to changing circumstances.

a) adapt

b) adopt

3. …………………. his two sons, he has several dependents to take care of.

a) Besides

b) Beside

4. His handwriting is ………………….

a) eligible

b) illegible

5. Cotton is the ……………………. export from Mumbai.

a) principal

b) principle

6. The manager of the firm was a ………………….. old gentleman with a tall stature and flowing beards.

a) reverend

b) reverent

7. The …………………. selected for the construction of the building is an ideal one.

a) site

b) sight

8. Emperor Asoka …………………… many reforms in the country.

a) affected

b) effected

9. She wrote letters demanding …………………. treatment of prisoners.

a) human

b) humane

10. I use a pair of gloves when I wash the dishes because my skin is highly ……………………

a) sensitive

b) sensible

Answers

1. I will tell you something, but keep it confidential.

2. Success often depends on your ability to adapt yourselves to changing circumstances.

3. Besides his two sons, he has several dependents to take care of.

4. His handwriting is illegible.

5. Cotton is the principal export from Mumbai.

6. The manager of the firm was a reverent old gentleman with a tall stature and flowing beards.

7. The site selected for the construction of the building is an ideal one.

8. Emperor Asoka affected many reforms in the country.

9. She wrote letters demanding humane treatment of prisoners.

10. I use a pair of gloves when I wash the dishes because my skin is highly sensitive.