Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb given in the brackets.

1. He squandered away his ……………………. (inherit)

2. I have no words to express my ……………………… (grateful)

3. We found his behavior …………………….. (suspicion)

4. Children cannot understand the ………………………. between right and wrong. (distinct)

5. My remarks about her weight didn’t …………………. her. (pleasure)

6. He was very ……………………… about his new job. (enthusiasm)

7. My suggestion was not ……………………… to others. (accept)

8. She is a ……………………. old lady. (dignity)

9. They poured ghee on the ……………………… fire. (sacrifice)

10. Smoking is not ……………………. in public places. (permit)

11. His …………………… helped him succeed. (determine)

12. He is an ……………………. writer. (accomplish)

Answers

1. He squandered away his inheritance.

2. I have no words to express my gratitude.

3. We found his behavior suspicious.

4. Children cannot understand the distinction between right and wrong.

5. My remarks about her weight didn’t please her.

6. He was very enthusiastic about his new job.

7. My suggestion was not acceptable to others.

8. She is a dignified old lady.

9. They poured ghee on the sacrificial fire.

10. Smoking is not permissible / permitted in public places.

11. His determination helped him succeed.

12. He is an accomplished writer.