Word Form Quiz: Soothe & Expect

That medicine (a)   (soothing) his sore throat, allowing him to speak more comfortably.

A gentle lullaby served as the perfect (a)   (soothed) for the restless child.

He stroked the pet’s fur (a)   (soothes), easing its nervousness.

The results were (a)   (expectation) positive, as all their hard work finally paid off.

After the argument, he was (a)   (soother) by a quiet walk in the park.

The gentle rain always (a)   (soothingly) her when she is not in a good mood.

The doctor had been (a)   (soothe) the child by explaining the procedure carefully.

He found a quiet corner in the park where he could (a)   (soothing) his mind.

An (a)   (expecting) delay in the schedule caused some chaotic situations throughout the entire week.

He (a)   (expectation) declined the job offer, knowing it was not the right fit for his career goals.