TASK 21. Fill each of the blanks with a suitable adjective from the box

Devoid free certain inclined liable concerned filled elect

1. Those concerned with the political implications of the new policy are very worried.

2. The outgoing President was accompanied by the President elect.

3. I'm inclined to think that it would be better to finish this later.

4. These buildings are liable/certain to collapse in a strong earthquake.

5. I was absolutely certain I'd left it on the table.

6. The landscape was completely devoid of any sign of human habitation.

7. Please feel free to use the phone if you need to.

8. The ex-prisoner is filled with remorse for what he has done.

TASK 22. Choose suitable adjectives that can fill each gap. Sometimes more than one option is possible.

1. The __________ child was comforted by his aunt.

a) sick b) afraid c) frightened d) ill

2. They had __________ stories about their travels through India.

a) unlikely b) countless c) untruth d) plentiful

3. A speedy solution is __________.

a) main b) principal c) chief d) crucial

4. He was taken __________ by the ferocity of the criticism.

a) aback b) unawares c) surprised d) unaccustomed

5. The __________ train is almost never on time.

a) last b) l ate c) early d) stopping

6. This is __________ reward for twenty years of loyal service.

a) due b) scant c) meagre [mi:g ] d) proper

TASK 23. Use the correct particle, conjunction or preposition after adjectives. Choose from the box below and repeat as many times as you need.