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

1. James was in ………………… of his illness. (deny)

2. We are …………………….. on his good will. (depend)

3. The firm shut the factory in a …………………. bid to cut costs. (desperation)

4. Sellers may offer discounts at their own ……………….. (discrete)

5. His conduct was rather …………………. (disgrace)

6. The hostess was a lady of a kindly ………………… (dispose)

7. The car’s …………………. design made it popular. (distinct)

8. …………………. pays rich dividends. (Persist)

9. They occupy a …………………. position in the market. (dominate)

10. His popularity was …………………. (evidence) by a large turnout.

Answers

1. James was in denial of his illness.

2. We are dependent on his good will.

3. The firm shut the factory in a desperate bid to cut costs.

4. Sellers may offer discounts at their own discretion.

5. His conduct was rather disgraceful.

6. The hostess was a lady of a kindly disposition.

7. The car’s distinctive design made it popular.

8. Persistence pays rich dividends.

9. They occupy a dominant position in the market.

10. His popularity was evidenced by a large turnout.