Nouns

Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to complete the sentences.

1. I shall take the _______given to me by my mother. (advise)
2. My aunt made a_________ in her business yesterday. (lose)
3. She was very dirty because of her_________ . (poor)
4. Because of her __________ she was elected prefect. (clean)
5. The _________the teacher gave was satisfactory. (explain)
6. Their__________ took place at St. Peter’s church. (marry)
7. The teacher has shown a lot of _________towards us today. (lenient)
8. The room echoed with the _________of the women. (laugh)
9. The answer Nanziri gave was just a___________ of mine. (repeat)
10. The children’s ___________at the concert was excellent. (behave)
11. That pupil was given a front __________because of his stubbornness. (sit)
12. We are looking for __________as we put security. (safe)
13. After the__________ of the game, all players got refreshment. (complete)

A) Fill in the gaps with the correct collective noun

1. The baker burnt the first _____of loaves.
2. The author has a large ______of books of all kinds.
3. A steep _____of steps led to the studio.
4. Jennifer presented the Queen with a ______of flowers.
5. There is a new_______ of furniture in the lounge.
6. The police has arrested a                 of thieves.
7. Will you be able to meet the_________ of musicians from town.
8. He attended a meeting of the _________of directors.
9. The tourists were chased by a _________of wolves.
10. Besides a __________of sheep, we keep a of cattle.