Question

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate form of the word given in the brackets.
a) The boy shows an ..... .......... of initiative. (absent)
b) I am .....
......... sure these are the facts. (absolute)
...... from eating meat. (abstain)
c) Vegetarians are known for their ...
His story of being kidnapped by aliens was sheer ...
......... (absurd)
e) There is
.. water in spite of the dry spell. (abundance)​

Answer 1

a) The boy shows an absence of initiative.

b) I am absolutely sure these are the facts to abstain from eating meat.

c) Vegetarians are known for their absurdity

d) His story of being kidnapped by aliens was sheer absurd.

e) There is abundant water in spite of the dry spell.