Part 7 (2/2)

3 The man seemed to be without conscience (consciousness)

4 The counsel (council) was not wise

5 It is John's custom (habit) to speak slowly

6 Her deceit (deception) aotist)

8 The governration)

9 In Mr E's estimate (estimation) the cost of lumber and paint is low

10 It was only yesterday that I heard of the identification (identity) of the men who robbed Mr Jones and Mr Smith

11 Mr Gladstone's rereat import (importance)

12 This is a remarkable discovery (invention)

13 Calhoun was nominated by a majority (plurality)

14 His death was caused by his own neglect (negligence)

15 The privileges of a novice (novitiate) are not anization)!

17 The expedition has plenty (an abundance) of provisions

18 He proposes to lay a tax on all English produce (products, productions)

19 He quickly attained prominence (predominance) in the committee

20 Please copy this receipt (recipe)

21 My relatives (relations) here are charht work in a first-class store Ability to read and write is a requiree) of inland cities presents problereat difficulty

24 The site (situation) of the teious denominations is hoped for by many

EXERCISE XXIII

_Insert the proper word in each blank, and give the reason for your choice_:--

ABILITY, CAPACITY

1 The ---- of the roo to his ----

3 What is ---- but the power of doing a thing?

4 Letto my ---- (From a prayer) 5 Some students do not have ---- to master Greek; but what most need is ---- to work persistently

6 My father does not think Judge X has much--as a lawyer

ADHERENCE, ADHESION

7 The ---- of the parts which were ceether is still perfect

8 He showed an obstinate ---- to false rules of conduct

9 Marks on the blackboard depend on the ---- of chalk to the slate

10 Professor A's ---- to the doctrines of Adam Smith is seen in his last book

AMOUNT, NUMBER, QUANtitY

11 Our monthly expenditures vary in ----