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

1. Fingerprints on the gun were ………………… evidence that the suspect was guilty. (conclusion)

2. The dessert was a ………………… of bananas, custard and bread crumbs. (concoct)

3. When the two political parties reach ……………….. they will sign a contract. (concur)

4. The thief’s ……………….. of guilt closed the case. (confess)

5. Please do not share this …………………. Information with anyone. (confident)

6. Every man must live in …………………. with his own beliefs. (conform)

7. The ……………….. of the water made it unfit to drink. (contaminate)

8. Cancer is a ………………. disease. (dead)

9. With that ………………. outlook he doesn’t trust anyone. (cynic)

10. She ……………… a cloth and cleaned the counter. (damp)

Answers

1. Fingerprints on the gun were conclusive evidence that the suspect was guilty.

2. The dessert was a concoction of bananas, custard and bread crumbs.

3. When the two political parties reach concurrence they will sign a contract.

4. The thief’s confession of guilt closed the case.

5. Please do not share this confidential information with anyone.

6. Every man must live in conformity with his own beliefs.

7. The contamination of the water made it unfit to drink.

8. Cancer is a deadly disease.

9. With that cynical outlook he doesn’t trust anyone.

10. She dampened a cloth and cleaned the counter.