Word Building Exercises

1. We require written __________ for large orders. (confirm)

2. Our team of _________ helps fill vacancies with qualified people. (recruit)

3. Stanley has a _________ future with this firm. (promise)

4. Don’t meet with the entire team. Meet with each member _________. (individual)

5. This is a new government _________. (initiate)

6. They have always been _________ suppliers that we’ve enjoyed doing business with. (depend)

7. Jim’s answers were vague and _________. (direct)

8. How will my _________ be evaluated? (perform)

9. Volunteering can be a _________ experience. (reward)

10. My supervisor has the final say on this. She can _________ my decision. (rule)

11. I am writing to express my __________ with my purchase and to request a full refund. (satisfaction)

12. It was a ________ argument, so we approved his request. (convince)

13. He hasn’t been fired yet, but he has been suspended ___________. (definite)

14. It’s _________ whether the two sides will reach an agreement. (doubt)

15. Your resume should _________ your strengths. (emphasis)

1. We are _________ our strategy will work. (hope)

2. Jan is one of the most _________ people in our industry. (knowledge)

3. Our goals need to be realistic and __________. (measure)

4. We got a lot done today. It was a _________ day. (produce)

5. We’re not friends, but I’ve known him _________ for years. (profession)

6. The recognition I received _________ my day. (bright)

7. Mark is one of the most honest and _________ lawyers I know. (trust)

8. The potential benefits _______ the risk. (weigh)

9. He was selfish, rude, and _________ to all his coworkers. (respect)

10. He can’t say he didn’t do it. We have _________ proof that he stole from the company. (deny)

11. Some lawsuits are preventable, but others are _________. (avoid)

12. Unfortunately, the decision is final. They won’t __________. (consider)

13. Do you think the government should __________ Social Security? (private)

14. Our manufacturing facilities are ___________ monitored by a system of video cameras. (continue)

15. I’m trying to __________ myself with the industry. (familiar)