He started to walk faster and the children had to run to_______.

It will _____ time if we make the sandwiches the day before the picnic.

The thief was _____ to prison for two years.

The waste water from bath, showers, sinks and_______, and rainwater can be collected in a tank.

Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a ____________ in teaching.

It seemed as if all of a ______ the animal had smelt danger in the air.

The construction work was carried out by the local contractor.

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

His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff.

Why don't you _______ these photos into your computer, because then you would have your own digital copies.

It’s a secret. Try not to let the cat out of the _________.

When I bend down to tie my shoelace, the seat of my trousers ______.

I was suspicious of his sincerity and remained _____ by his many arguments. 

John____ knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your curriculum vitae to the company.

I read the contract again and again ____ avoiding making spelling mistakes

The old houses were__________ down to make way for a block of flats.

They were 30 minutes late because their car _______ down.

As it was getting late, the boys decided to____ the campfire and crept into their sleeping bags.

Van Gogh suffered from depression _______ by overwork and ill-health.

Please don’t ______ a word of this to anyone else, it’s highly confidential.

Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.