to lesson 356: 1. difficult 2. accomplish 3. damaged 4. meant 5. listening 6. over 7. remains 8. picked 9. old 10. conduct

Lesson 357: Correct English Usage: In the following exercises the first one can be answered in many ways. So the answer of the first one won't be provided next session. Fill in the blanks using a single word: 1. That ------- gentleman is almost 100 years old. 2. A ---------- of horses drew the carriage. 3. A good rider ----------- his horse well. 4. It's ------------- for old people to change their ways. 5. The company ought to ------------something about the poor service. 6. Unfounded and malicious rumors ----------- his career. 7. What does Hena ------------ by canceling her performance? 8. Rajni can't ---------- very well. 9. Blame is ---------------- directed toward the wrong person. 10. His house was -------------- hers on the hill. 11. ------------- here till I tell you to move. Choose the correct word form the choices given: 1. Kazem made a (dear, costly) mistake and had to do his work over at great expense of time. 2. The little, girl (came, arrived) running to her mother for sympathy. 3. Daljeet (concealed, hid) the gun in his pocket. 4. Janika walked with (short, brief) quick steps. 5. The little boy jumped for (pleasure, joy) when he saw the circus. 6. Yogesh has a (an) (pain /ache) in his chest. 7. When we requested information and instructions, the chairman (answered, responded). 8. We are (thankful, grateful) for this bountiful harvest. 9. The governor (pardoned, excused) him and restored his civil rights. 10. I understand everything (but, except) why she killed him. ================================

In a Jolly Mood: Rohan: Ireland should be the richest country in the world. Navin: What makes you say that? Rohan: Her capital has been Dublin for years.