1. He is above average in ……………………….. (intelligent)

2. Owing to engine trouble, the ………………………. of the train was delayed by over 30 minutes. (depart)

3. There was absolute ……………………. in the examination hall. (silent)

4. We can increase the ……………………. of the soil by using fertilizers. (fertile)

5. He is busy ……………………. (prepare) for his exam.

6. The corporation is spending a lot of money to …………………….. the city. (beauty)

7. Did you have a ……………………… stay? (comfort)

8. He has filed a police ……………………. (complain)

9. He ran away to avoid ………………………. (prosecute)

10. He is very ……………………. with his money. (generosity)

11. We deeply regret the ……………………….. caused to you. (inconvenient)

12. They pay us ……………………. visits. (occasion)

Answers

1. He is above average in intelligence.

2. Owing to engine trouble, the departure of the train was delayed by over 30 minutes.

3. There was absolute silence in the examination hall.

4. We can increase the fertility of the soil by using fertilizers.

5. He is busy preparing for his exam.

6. The corporation is spending a lot of money to beautify the city.

7. Did you have a comfortable stay?

8. He has filed a police complaint.

9. He ran away to avoid prosecution.

10. He is very generous with his money.

11. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to you.

12. They pay us occasional visits.