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funny /ˈfʌn.i/ : humorous / causing laughter
Use : The children were quite funny.
I laughed the whole time I was
with them.
industrious /ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əs/ : hardworking
Use : The industrious ant had enough
food but the lazy grasshopper
didn’t.
polite /pəˈlaɪt/ : humble / courteous
Use : he polite girl greets everyone in
the morning.
shy /ʃaɪ/ : nervous and uncomfortable
with other people
Use : The boy was very shy. He
couldn’t even say his name.
timid /ˈtɪm.ɪd/ : easily frightened / not bold
Use : Timid people are afraid even of
a goat. Be bold not timid!
4.2. Use the above words and complete the sentences below.
a. Shilpa is scared to go to toilet alone at night. She is ......
b. Peter doesn’t feel comfortable with other people. He
wants to stay alone. He is ................................
c. Habib is liked by all. He is friendly and helpful to his
friends. He is ................
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