It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home.

I've ________ my shoes everywhere but I can't find them anywhere.

 I usually listen to the weather _____, though I have little faith in it.

 I ______ him to arrive in time for dinner.

After the show, the crowd _____ out of the theatre.

He said he had every _____ in his secretary; she would do the right thing.

 I cannot undo the _____ in this piece of string.

When the bill came, he had to _____ money from his brother to pay it.

 They have a _____ future ahead with little comfort, food or hope.

The two scientists disagreed and a _______ argument developed.

If you need to _____ the teacher’s attention, just put up your hand.

 The cat showed her _____ for the stale fish by turning her back on it.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.

The weather forecaster announced that heavy rain resulted in floods in many areas of the country.

 The cow had lost its own calf but the farmer persuaded it to _______ one whose mother had died.

Her shoes ______ her gloves; they look very well together.

What are the _______ of that country? - I think it is some kinds of cheese and sauces.

The weather was ______ the exceptionally poor harvest.

 The sun ______ the growth of plants.

______ what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed.

After lunch I felt ______ enough to ask my boss for rise.

The sky looks lighter. I think the weather is ______.