ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXERCISES

Word Form
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets:

1. A good _______________ (lead) is one who sets a fine example for his _______________
(follow).

2. The _______________ (build) is at least 100 years old.

3. Government _______________ (employ) will receive two months’ bonus at the end of this
year.

4. I find that everyone here walks very _______________ (quick) as if they are
_______________ (chase) after something.

5. Mr. Chong is a very _______________ (influence) man in Kudat.

6. She has worked in the _______________ (translate) department for the past 10 years.

7. You should see his stamp _______________ (collect); he seems to have stamps from almost
every country in the world!

8. I went with my father to the bank yesterday to open up a _______________ (save) account.

9. I can always tell if Daniel is happy or sad by looking at his facial _______________
(express).

10. _______________ (fortune) no one was killed in the fire although it destroyed everything
else.

11. I don’t know why I feel so _______________ (sleep) today even though I went to bed early
last night.

12. Rosie sells nasi lemak as an _______________ (add) source of income to help her family’s
finances.

13. It is a fact that blind people have a keen sense of _______________ (hear).

14. Everyone looks for long-lasting _______________ (happy) in life.

15. Buddha had many _______________ (follow) who helped spread Buddhism throughout India
and many other countries.

16. Mira underwent a serious _______________ (operate) in Kuching early this year.

17. It is a myth that _______________ (marry) is a bed of roses.

18. Alexander the Great was one of the greatest _______________ (rule) of his era.

19. In a _______________ (box) match, the _______________ (box) fight with their fists only
and have to follow certain rules.

20. He will not come to the party unless you invite him _______________ (personal).