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The sentence requires a noun after 'the' to indicate what was completed. 'Investigation' is the noun form, while 'investigate' is a verb and 'investigated' is a past participle. The investigation being completed makes logical sense in a legal context.

The sentence needs a noun after 'the' and 'appreciated' requires an object. 'Originality' is the noun form meaning the quality of being original or novel. 'Original' is an adjective and 'originally' is an adverb, so neither fits grammatically.

The sentence requires a noun after 'no'. 'Provocation' is the noun form meaning an action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially on purpose. This fits the context of snake behavior - snakes typically don't harm humans unless provoked.

The sentence requires a verb after 'have to'. 'Intensify' is the verb form meaning to make more intense. 'Intense' is an adjective and 'intention' is a noun, so grammatically they cannot follow 'have to' in this context.

The sentence requires a noun after 'great'. 'Pleasure' is the noun form meaning a feeling of happiness or satisfaction. 'Please' is a verb and 'pleasing' is a present participle/adjective, neither of which fits the grammatical structure 'takes great ______'.

The sentence requires a noun after 'the' to represent what is being described as appropriate. 'Comparison' is the noun form meaning the act of comparing two things. 'Compared' is a past tense verb/participle and 'compare' is a base verb, neither of which fits grammatically.

The sentence requires a verb after 'to' that means to provide evidence or support. 'Substantiate' is the verb meaning to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. 'Substantiately' is not a valid word, and 'substance' is a noun.

The sentence requires an adjective to modify 'circumstances'. 'Suspicious' is the adjective form meaning causing or expressing suspicion. 'Suspect' can be a verb or noun, and 'suspectful' is not a standard English word.

The sentence requires an adjective after 'am' to describe the speaker's feeling. 'Grateful' is the adjective meaning feeling or showing thanks. 'Gratitude' is a noun and 'gratefully' is an adverb, neither of which fits the linking verb 'am'.

The sentence requires an adjective to describe the boy's nature. 'Mischievous' is the adjective form meaning causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble. 'Mischief' is a noun and 'mischiefs' is an incorrect plural form.

The sentence requires a noun after 'the' to indicate what was delayed. 'Departure' is the noun form meaning the act of leaving. 'Depart' is a verb and 'department' is a noun referring to a division, neither of which fits the context of flight delay.

The sentence requires a noun after 'the' to complete the meaning. 'Resignation' is the noun form meaning the act of retiring from a position. 'Resign' is a verb, 'resigned' is a past tense verb or adjective, neither fits grammatically after the definite article.

After 'the' and before 'of', we need a noun. 'Confirmation' means verification or proof. 'Confirm' is a verb, 'confirmed' is an adjective or past tense verb. The sentence structure requires the abstract noun form.

After the possessive 'his', we need a noun. 'Extravagance' is the noun meaning excessive spending. 'Extravagant' is an adjective describing someone/something, and 'extravaganza' is a noun meaning an elaborate spectacle. Only 'extravagance' fits as a character trait that causes poverty.

The sentence needs a verb as its main predicate. 'Grief' is a noun, 'griefs' is a plural noun (rarely used). 'Grieves' is the third-person singular verb meaning 'feels sorrow'. The subject 'mother' requires a verb form.