Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the word given in brackets. Write ONE word for each space.
1. People judged to be functionally
Explanation
Correct Answer: illiterate

An adjective is required after the verb ‘to be’. Illiterate is the adjective describing a person who lacks basic reading and writing skills.

(LITERACY) lack the basic reading and writing skills.
2. The newspapers provided very little
Explanation
Correct Answer: enlightenment

The word ‘little’ must be followed by an uncountable noun. Enlightenment refers to the state of being informed or enlightened about a cause.

(LIGHT) about the cause of the President’s death.
3. The discussion was about whether the child was old enough to make an
Explanation
Correct Answer: informed

An adjective is needed to modify the noun ‘decision’. An informed decision is one made based on knowledge of the facts.

(INFORM) decision.
4. Jack examined the parcel
Explanation
Correct Answer: suspiciously

An adverb is required to modify the verb ‘examined’. Suspiciously describes the manner in which Jack looked at the parcel.

(SUSPECT) as he had no idea what it could be.
5. Could you please help me
Explanation
Correct Answer: disambiguate

The structure ‘help someone do something’ requires a base verb. Disambiguate means to remove uncertainty or to distinguish clearly.

(AMBIGUOUS) the two words “differ” and “differentiate”?
6. Gold is
Explanation
Correct Answer: incomparably

An adverb is needed to modify the comparative adjective ‘more precious’. Incomparably means to a degree that cannot be compared.

(COMPARE) more precious than iron.
7. After spending years studying arts and cultures around the world, she is extremely
Explanation
Correct Answer: knowledgeable

An adjective is required after the adverb ‘extremely’ and the verb ‘is’. Knowledgeable means having or showing much knowledge.

(KNOW) about world-famous artists.
8. This book
Explanation
Correct Answer: originated

A verb in the Past Simple tense is required, following the context provided by ‘were’. Originated means to have a specified beginning.

(ORIGIN) as a series of lectures about shipwrecks.
9. My grandmother often suffers from constant
Explanation
Correct Answer: sleeplessness

A noun is needed after the adjective ‘constant’. Sleeplessness is the state of being unable to sleep.

(SLEEP) but she doesn’t want to take any medication.
10. Is it possible to
Explanation
Correct Answer: distinguish

The structure ‘It is adj to V’ requires a verb. Distinguish is the verb form meaning to recognize a difference.

(DISTINCT) between a passion or an fleeting interest?
11. Ants and bees are described as
Explanation
Correct Answer: industrious

An adjective is needed to modify the noun ‘insects’. Industrious means hardworking or diligent.

(INDUSTRY) insects.
12. We’d concentrate and be self-disciplined to have
Explanation
Correct Answer: cognitive

An adjective is required before the noun ‘skill’. Cognitive relates to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

(COGNITION) skill.
13. He said he had no intention of hurting me, but I’m sure he hit me
Explanation
Correct Answer: purposely

An adverb is required to modify the verb ‘hit’. Purposely means intentionally or on purpose.

(PURPOSE).
14. It’s very
Explanation
Correct Answer: discouraging

An adjective is needed after the adverb ‘very’. Discouraging means causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.

(COURAGE) to find out that your own team members have been lying to you.
15. According to the recent report, this dreadful
Explanation
Correct Answer: drought

A noun is required after the demonstrative ‘this’ and the adjective ‘dreadful’. Drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

(DRY) has ruined sixty per cent of the crops in the region.
16. Deserts are not
Explanation
Correct Answer: uninhabited / uninhabitable

An adjective is required before the noun ‘places’. Uninhabited (without inhabitants) or uninhabitable (unfit for living) both fit the grammar here.

(INHABIT) places as many people believe.
17. If we hadn’t
Explanation
Correct Answer: economized / economised

In a Type 3 conditional, ‘hadn’t’ must be followed by a Past Participle (V3). Economized/economised means to reduce expenses.

(ECONOMY) on food and water, we wouldn’t have survived.

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