Use the correct form of the words in the boxes to complete the sentences in each group A-H below. You may use sone of the words more than once. In some cases, more than one word may be correct.
D [ temper, manner, manners] 1. Where did you learn such excellent table __________? 2. The children like him because of his gentle __________. 3. Cliff is so calm that I have never seen him lose his __________. 4. What you’re saying should be done in a professional __________. E [familiar, accustomed, aware] 1. I hope you’re __________ of the dangers involved in rock climbing. 2. Is anyone in this classroom __________ with the word “incubator”? 3. Paul is feeling tired because he’s not __________ to working for so long without a break. F [custom, habit, fashion, trend, routine] 1. Going to work has become a daily __________ for most people. 2. The general __________ for men in the 1970s was to have long hair and sideburns. 3. In many countries it is the __________ to roast turkey for Christmas. 4. Sandra has the bad __________ of biting her nails. 5. Slightly flared trousers are in __________ this year so many people are wearing them. 6. If you go shopping, definitely go to Blare’s. They’ve got all the latest __________. G [ common, ordinary, usual, normal, regular] 1. It is __________ to feel weak when you are ill, even if you’ve just got a __________ cold. 2. __________ exercise means working out for one hour at least twice a week. 3. It was a(n) __________ weekend. We went to the cinema on Saturday evening and for a drive on Saturday morning, as __________. H [eager, keen, enthusiastic, interested, willing] 1. I am __________ to help you with your homework if you make an effort. 2. He’s really __________ on heavy metal music. That’s all he listens to. 3. Please sit down as I’m __________ to start the meeting. 4. Billy is a(n) __________ tennis player, so he plays tennis every afternoon. 5. Sheila is __________ in taking up gardening this spring. 6. We were __________ about going to Ireland for Christmas.