Many students thought Julia should become class president because she showed great ( ) skills.

A: George is so different from me. I don't think we can ever become friends. B: You should try talking to him more. I'm sure you'll find something you both have ( ).

Justin lost his bicycle key at school, so he could not ( ) his bicycle. He had to take the bus home.

There is a big rock music festival in Allenville this summer. The main event will ( ) in the city stadium.

A: Sally, would you mind ( ) the window? It's getting cold in here. B: Sure, Mr. Smith.

A: Wow! You have some amazing photographs in your room, Tim. B: Thanks. Most of them ( ) by my grandfather.

Sabrina's father asked her to buy some things at the supermarket, and he gave her $20. The food cost ( ) $15, so Sabrina gave her father a $5 bill as change.

Rachel's ice cream ( ) has been doing well lately. She has found a lot of new customers who want to buy her company's products.

A: Mr. Dubois, French is really hard. I don't seem to be getting better. B : Learning a foreign language is a slow ( ). Sometimes, it can feel like you're not improving, but don't give up!

Oliver's mother asked him to go to the store because she had ( ) milk for the dessert she was making.

A: Honey, are you ( ) that there is no food left in the house? B: Yes, I know. I'm going to the supermarket before lunch.

A: When do we have to finish our science projects, Mr. Dixon? B: Be sure to ( ) your final report to me by March 10th.

A: I'm tired, Kevin. Let's do the rest of our math homework tomorrow. B: No. We can't ( ) now! We're almost done.