People & Occupations (S1G3 EL Filler Activity)

In each of the sentences below, match the blank with the correct word.

• hostage

• The fugitive, who had been on the run for 3 years, was arrested when he tried to sneak back into the country.

• casualty

• The only _____ in the traffic accident was an elderly person.

• exile

• The _____ was arrested by a police officer for disturbing public peace.

• fugitive

• Having been forced to live in a foreign country for so many years, the _____ yearned to return to his native land.

• rioter

• The kidnappers are demanding a huge ransom for the release of the _____.

Match each blank with an appropriate word.

• host

• The _____ not only ate a lot during the meal but he also ate very fast.

• adventurer

• As a loyal _____, you must pledge complete allegiance to the king.

• subject

• The _____ has travelled to both the North and South Pole.

• resident

• The generous and gracious _____ put his guests at completely at ease.

• glutton

• Being a new _____ to the town, Mike Delfino took quite some time to settle down.

In each of the sentences below, match the blank with the correct word.

• hypocrite

• The gambler was exposed as a _____ and thrown out of the casino.

• braggart

• I simply cannot stand that _____. He simply boasts too much.

• patron

• Felicia seems to be a very decent and honest person, but she is in fact a _____.

• cheat

• The _____ finally realized that he would be the first to be retrenched if he didn't pull up his socks.

• shirker

• Mr. Young is not only a well-known philanthropist, he is a also a _____ of the arts.

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who makes an unprovoked attack is an _____.

(First 2 letters: ag....)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who does an activity for pleasure or out of interest is an _____.

(First 2 letters: am...)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who engages in armed resistance against the government of his country is a _____.

(First 2 letters: re....)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

A man who practices magic and receives help from spirits is called a _____.

(First 2 letters: so...)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who supports the aims of an organization or political party but does not belong to it is called a _____.

(First 2 letters: sy....)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who travels through an unknown or little-known region is an _____.

(First 2 letters: ex....)

Write down the correct word for the following description.

The first two letters of the word has been provided.

Someone who votes or has the right to vote, especially in an election is a _____.

(First 2 letters: vo....)