Question

Use words from above to fill in the blanks. Make necessary changes in the
form of the words to make your sentences grammatically correct:
i) Even hardened criminals can be __________ by praise; __________
only hardens them further.
ii) The meeting began on a bright and happy note. Unfortunately, as the
_______ increased, the mood became ______ and angry.
iii) Don’t be sad because you have failed. _________ is the stepping stone
to _______.
iv) Sometimes humans behave in an _________ way. They forget all rules of
social behaviour and use __________ ways

Answer 1

Answer:

i) Even hardened criminals can be reformed by praise; cruelty  only hardens them further.

ii) The meeting began on a bright and happy note. Unfortunately, as the  duration increased, the mood became somber and angry.

iii) Don’t be sad because you have failed. Failure is the stepping stone

to success.

iv) Sometimes humans behave in an undignified way. They forget all rules of

social behaviour and use crooked ways.