Question

Fill in each of the number blanks with the correct form of the word given in brackets.
Ethiopia _____ (appoint) on October 25, 2018 a woman as their President for the first time, further _____ (increase) female representation in the government.
Sahle-Work, who was born in the capital Addis Ababa and attended university in France _____ (be) Ethopia's ambassador to France, Djibouti and Senegal. Just prior to her _____ (appoint) as president she _____ (be) the UN's top official at the African Union.
As president she is _____ (expect) to serve two six-year terms. "My predecessor _____(show) us the way for change, " said Sahle-Work.
Political power in Ethiopia is wielded by the Prime Minister with the President's role restricted _____ (attend) ceremonies. Nevertheless, Sahle-Work's position _____ (carry) important symbolic weight.
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Answer 1

Was appointed

Increased

...........

Answer 2

1. increasing

2. been

3. appointment

4. become

5. expected

6. shown

7. attending

8. carries