Sunday, April 25, 2021

Expressions for offering a praise!

The noted author and pastor Croft M. Pentz said “Praise, like sunlight, makes all things to grow.” Kind words of compliments, admiration, and appreciation would lift up not only the ones who have achieved something big but anyone around you as well. There are various ways to offer praise or compliments to people. How about filling in the blanks below with words/ phrases meaning “compliments” to make each sentence sense?

 


    1.   My aunt deserves ku_____s for devoting more than 10 years of her life to raising her grand children.

 

    2.   You are a true leader, Tim! Your leadership in this project has gone way beyond phe_____________!

 

    3.   Let us give a huge shout-________ to all the volunteers working all day at each Covid 19 vaccination hub.

 

    4.   My favorite makeup artist and beauty director David Razzano has always been on the forefront of makeup trends with his stel_______ works.

 

    5.   Have you seen this new action-packed film? Man, this is out____________!! It’s the b______!!!

 

    6.   Quite a lot of people wish to send their kids to a bootcamp during their long Summer break. I know a right place that is on _________ in terms of discipline.

 

    7.   OMG! I checked out your ppt presentation! What a top _____________ work!

(*picture source: https://www.dreamstime.com/give-yourself-pat-back-unique-hand-written-quote-inspiration-self-development-vector-lettering-template-image157050494)




Answer Keys 

    1.  kudos

    2.  phenomenal

    3.  shout-out

    4.  stellar

    5.  outrageous, bomb

    6.  on fire

    7.  top drawer

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