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Question 1

In writing, we use a/an ……. followed by an “s” to show ownership.

Answer 1

apostrophe

Question 2

The family was upset about the government’s……….. of their property for a new airport.
(possession without permission)

Answer 2

appropriation

Question 3

Salmon farming is a big ———— business.

Answer 3

aquaculture

Question 4

The dance teacher was pleased with how well the young ballet students performed an…………

Answer 4

arabesque

Question 5

The young girl gave her grandmother an……… at Easter.
(Any plant of the lily family.)

Answer 5

aroid

Question 6

We have an ——— of computers at our disposal.
( a storehouse)

Answer 6

arsenal

Question 7

The immigrant family worried about being able to ——- into a culture so different to the one they had left.

Answer 7

assimilate

Question 8

My brother has ——-, and finds it especially difficult to breathe on humid days.

Answer 8

asthma

Question 9

The audience watched the magician with———-.

Answer 9

astonishment

Question 10

The opposite of empathy is —–.

Answer 10

antipathy

Question 11

Their old computer was ——– and no longer ran programmes well.

Answer 11

antiquated

Question 12

A state in the south-western United States.

Answer 12

Arizona