Fill in the noun form that is required because of the preceding word in bold type. e. g. Th e decision faced strong opposition. Th e president could not ignore the strength of public opinion.
1) She was not certain that she would win. Because of this ... she could not concentrate.
2) Our granny charmed us with her pleasant voice. She never lost her... even when tired or disappointed.
3) Th ey soon became acquainted with a lawyer, an ... which brought them many benefi ts.
4) You shouldn’t feel inferior to your classmates. Th is feeling of ... causes you to be shy and retiring.
5) Temporarily we were lodged in the attic, but were promised to be given ... in a separate house.
6) ‘‘Where was he born?’’ ‘‘He is Spanish by ... and French by origin.’’
7) Why did you refer to only this source in your report? It is necessary to make ... to other authors in order to be more convincing.