Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence:
6. Failure to win the championship will _______in the dismissal of the coach.
7. He tried to_______to everyone to support him.
11.
There was a hold-up on the road because a bridge had been_______away by the flood.
9.
He_______his life to helping the poor.
10.
The Red Cross is a organization whose purpose is to help people in war time and _______ disasters.
11.
She got angry when they started to_______her private life.
12.
She ran in a marathon last week but_______after ten kilometers.
13.
Gertrude takes_______her mother; she has blue eyes and fair hair,too.
14.
It took him a long time to _______the death of his wife.
15.
There were so many kinds of cameras_______, and I didn't know which to buy.
16.
Billy hasn't been working; he won't_______his examinations.
17.
They arrived_______the airport_______good time for the plane.
18.
Did Mr. Tan_______the class while Miss Fiona was ill in hospital?
19.
Paula applied for the post but she was_______
20.
If orders keep coming in like this, I'll have to_______more staff. {employ}
21.
Why do they_______talking about money all the time?
22.
In addition to Mr. Thomas and Miss White, the principal_______attend the school party.
23.
"Can I help you?" " _______"
24.
My uncle _______until he was fifty.
25.
She could do nothing_______complain about the weather all day.
26. If a book is really_______, it will certainly_______the reader. ">
27.
Cigarette smoking can _______a loss of appetite.
28. In this case, I think _______nothing.
29.
Mark, I don't think you_______Carol, the new department typist.
30. The ________ is an international organization that aims to fight and control disease.
31.
He felt _________ when he failed the exams the second time.
32. He set out soon after dark_______home an hour later.
33.
I'd rather you_______anyone else about our plan.
34. Tell the police the truth _______you'll be in trouble!
35.
According to this schedule, the next train_______in ten minutes.
