Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-G below. You may use some of the words more than once. In some cases, more than one word maybe correct.
A. rise, raise, arise, lift
1. Should the need __________, we’ll order more food for the extra guests.
2. The charity organisation __________ enough money to build a shelter for the refugees.
3. The sun __________ in the East and sets in the West.
4. We __________ at seven every weekday to get ready for school.
5. Can you __________ the table so that I can slide the rug underneath?
B. educate, learn, teach, study, read, instruct
1. I always __________ a book just before I go to sleep.
2. John was __________ in France, so his French is very good.
3. Michelle works in the gym __________ people how to use the equipment properly.
4. In my final year I had to __________ at least four hours every day to __________ everything that was required fir the exams.
5. I __________ Physics and Maths at the local high school.
6. The examiner __________ us to pick up our pens once we had __________ the questions carefully.
C. behaviour, attitude, temper, mood, manner, manners
1. My parents had to see ghe headmaster because of my bad __________ in class.
2. After the argument, Jake was in a bad __________ and wouldn’t speak to anyone.
3. If Betty wants to keep her job, she must change her __________ towards her boss.
4. Where did you learn such excellent table __________?
5. The children like him because of his gentle __________.
6. Cliff is so calm that I have never seen him lose his __________.
7. What you’re saying should be done in a professional __________.
D. familiar, accustomed, aware
1. I hope you’re __________ of dangers involved in rock climbing.
2. Is anyone in this classroom __________ with the word “incubator”?
3. That woman look __________ to me. I’m sure I’ve seen her before.
4. Paul is feeling tired because he’s not __________ to working for so long without a break.
E. custom, habit, fashion, trend, routine
1. Going to work has become a daily __________ for most people.
2. The general __________ for men in the 1970s was to have long hair and sideburns.
3. In many countries it is the __________ to roast turkey for Christmas.
4. Sandra has the bad __________ of biting her nails.
5. Slightly flared trousers are in __________ this year so many people are wearing them.
6. If you go shopping, definitely go to Blare’s. They’ve got all the latest __________.
F. common, ordinary, usual, normal, regular
1. It is __________ to feel weak when you are ill, even if you’re just got a __________ cold.
2. __________ exercise means working out fir one hour at least twice a week.
3. It was a(n) __________ weekend. We went to the cinema on Saturday evening and for a drive Sunday morning, as __________
4. I get on very well with my friends because we have many many things in __________.
G. eager, keen, enthusiastic, interested, willing
1. I am __________ to help you with your homework if you make an effort.
2. He’s really __________ on heavy music. That’s all he listens to.
3. Please sit down as I’m __________ to start the meeting.
4. Billy is a(n) __________ tennis player, so he plays tennis every afternoon.
5. Sheila is __________ in taking up gardening this spring.
6. We were __________ about going to Ireland for Christmas.
