The Prime Minister handled the situation extremely ____________ and managed to avoid a scandal. (SKILL)
skillfully
20
Road accidents are very often caused by drivers' ____________ at the wheel. (CARE)
carelessness
20
Until my eldest brother went to university his life had been
rather dull and ____________. (EVENT)
uneventful
20
Despite her initial concerns, she was reassured that the operation would be ____________. (PAIN)
painless
20
The Government announced plans yesterday to tackle the problem of ____________. (HOME)
homelessness
20
One of her most positive and attractive qualities is her almost at constant ____________. (CHEER)
cheerfulness
20
Write an appropriate noun in each of the gaps below to complete the word partnerships.
a disposable ________ (toothbrush ; steamer ; oven ; control)
toothbrush
15
Write an appropriate noun in each of the gaps below to complete the word partnerships.
a electric carving ________ (appliance ; sharpener ; knife ; food)
knife
15
Write an appropriate noun in each of the gaps below to complete the word partnerships.
a clothes ________ (device ; steamer ; appliance ; machine)
steamer
15
Write an appropriate noun in each of the gaps below to complete the word partnerships.
a domestic ________ (device; control ; machine ; appliance)
appliance
15
Write an appropriate noun in each of the gaps below to complete the word partnerships.
a labour-saving ________ (device ; knife ; toothbrush ; appliance)
device
15
When I was younger, I rarely ever put pen to paper, not even to say 'thank you' for presents sent by _____________ relatives. (THOUGHT)
thoughtful
25
One of the worst ______________ for me of writing by hand was always the
______________ of knowing that people would be able to see and criticize my untidy handwriting and careless spelling. (ADVANTAGE / EMBARRASS)
disadvantages / embarrassment
25
He'll never change his mind. It's absolutely ____________ trying to argue with him. (POINT)
pointless
20
Before Hillary and Tensing reached the peak in 1953 there had been several ____________ attempts to conquer Everest. (SUCCESS)
