Use of English
1
Each of the words in bold is in the wrong sentence. Put the words in the sentences
they belong to.
Nancy seemed
anonymous
enough when she said she wanted to help.
He is a
remote
Azerbaijani writer whose books are read in many countries.
After his bankruptcy, the great philanthropist moved to a
prominent
farmhouse in Australia.
John is always asking questions. He is such a
sincere
boy.
The money was donated by a local businessman who wishes to remain
curious
.
2
Choose the correct word.
The great writer
donated/inspired
many young people to help the poor.
We want to
encourage/notice
more children to read books.
An anonymous/A fundraising
person left a box with warm clothes at the front door of the nursing home.
I am going to tell you the news that will
cheer you up/hug you.
We really
appreciate/encourage
everything that Taghiyev did for our nation.
3
Write
at, of, for, from, in
or
on
in each gap to complete the sentences. Some of them
can be used more than once.
If you want to contribute, put something
★★★
the shelf. People who are
★★★
need will take it
★★★
the shelf
★★★
free.
If you really want to do something important
★★★
your life, help people
★★★
your surroundings.
The siblings felt real grief
★★★
the loss of a pet, which they loved so much.
They participated
★★★
fundraising
★★★
the construction
★★★
a mosque
★★★
the city centre.
He went
★★★
rags to riches when he won the lottery.
4
Read the sentences below and fill in the gaps with an appropriate form of the
word given in brackets.
How can I ever repay my teacher for all her
★★★
(kind)?
She was very
★★★
(support) during my father's illness.
I'd like to make a small
★★★
(donate) in my mother's name.
Her
★★★
(generous) towards the poor set a good example for everyone.
I can say in all
★★★
(sincere) that I didn't know that secret.
There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very
★★★
(encourage).