1. The editor gave me a definite that my article would be published next month.
    (assure // assurance // assured)

2. At first the freshman was not to take part in the University English Speaking Contest, but it turned out that he
    got the second place.
    (confidence // confidential // confident)

3. Recently there has been a gradual of workforce from manufacturing towards service industries.
    (shift // shifted // shifting)

4. The children were that their father would be fine soon.
    (expect // expecting // expected)

5. The senior was very impressed by the young man's diligence.
    (engine // engineer // engineering)