Complete the sentences with the correct forms of words derived from the options in brackets in capital letters.

Write one word in each gap.

Imagine his [ ] (ASTONISH) when he saw people of such small height!

She's a polite person, she speaks [ ] (GENTLE) and with respect to anyone.

I managed to overcome my [ ] (EASY) and became patient and self-confident as usual.

At [ ] (LONG), working hard, the boy found out how to solve the task.