Please study the following sentences paying special attention to the appropriate words which are underlined. Please remember that in certain cases, these appropriate words are more closely related to usage than to grammar and it is only these fitting words which add punch to the expressions.
1. The moneylender has fortunately written off the poor man’s debt. (cancelled)
2. The politician’s fiery speech worked up the rustic audience. (excited)
3. The technician is working at a new project. (trying to innovate)
4. Enraged by his son’s shameful act, the father had walked/of the house though he came back after a few days to be in control once again. (left)
5. The star player of the Spanish football team was injured and so didn’t turn up for practice. (appeared)
6. His mentor (guru) turned against him because of his unsteady habits. (became hostile)
7. My boss works very hard but it tells upon his health. (affect)
8. The pupil who has been neglecting her studies, was told off by the Headmistress. (rebuked)
9. She could not help taking his unkind remarks to heart and fell crying. (grieved)
10. Ulysses never failed to take on the challenges that came his way. (face)
11. It is not a good practice to take everyone to confidence in every matter. (trust)
12. Take heart and try again. (be encouraged)
13. The villagers initially took the robbers for
policemen because they were wearing khaki uniforms. (regarded as)
14. Sons and daughters often take after their parents. (resemble)
15. A true friend should stand by his buddy in times of difficulties. (support)
16. The abbreviation CV stands for curriculum vitae. (represents)
17. Be up and doing and always be prepared to stand against injustice. (resist)
18. Some of the audience who were standing up shut out our view. (blocked)
19. The head of the committee set down the points raised by some members. (recorded)
20. He always sets about his tasks after careful planning.
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