Add im- or in- to each of the following words and use them in place of the italicised words in the sentences given below.
He appears to be without sensitivity. In fact, he is very emotional.
insensitive
Add im- or in- to each of the following words and use them in place of the italicised words in the sentences given below.
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Patient |
Proper |
Possible |
Sensitive |
Competent |
(i) The project appears very difficult at first sight but it can be completed if we work very hard.
(ii) He lacks competence. That’s why he can’t keep any job for more than a year.
(iii) “Don’t lose patience. Your letter will come one day,” the postman told me.
(iv) That’s not a proper remark to make under the circumstances.
(v) He appears to be without sensitivity. In fact, he is very emotional.
Use the following phrases appropriately in place of the italicised words in the sentences given below.
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as a matter of fact |
we had better |
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see to it |
by accident |
as well |
(i) Actually, I didn’t intend to come to your place. I reached here without planning.
(ii) Sunil, there’s a letter for you in today’s post. There’s one for me also.
(iii) Everybody thought I had composed the poem. The truth is my younger sister did it.
(iv) The doctor told the patient to make sure that he took his pills on time.
(v) It will be better for us to plan our trip before setting out.
Which word can be used to combine the sentences into a single sentence?
He possessed many skills. He never used them to succeed in life.
Ali did not write the exam, because he was feeling ill.
When he returned he was accompanied by a sprightly young girl.