IELTS vocabulary exercise

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

1. The country is ………………….. in the midst of a drought. (clear)

2. The defendant was grateful for the judge’s ………………….. (clement)

3. The shy child ………………… to her mother. (cling)

4. The reason for her unhappiness is rather …………………. (cloud)

5. Is the prisoner ………………….. of his rights? (cognizance)

6. A good reporter can write a ……………….. account of confusing events. (cohere)

7. We will win the game if we make a …………………. effort. (collection)

8. Perseverance is a ………………………. trait. (commend)

9. If you were more ……………………, we could know your true feelings. (communication)

Answers

1. The country is clearly in the midst of a drought.

2. The defendant was grateful for the judge’s clemency.

3. The shy child clung to her mother.

4. The reason for her unhappiness is rather cloudy.

5. Is the prisoner cognizant of his rights?

6. A good reporter can write a coherent account of confusing events.

7. We will win the game if we make a collective effort.

8. Perseverance is a commendable trait.

9. If you were more communicative, we could know your true feelings.

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