We are very concerned about Peter's behavior. He has played ______ from school three times this month and has been seen in town in school hours.
truant
When he does come to class, his attention ______ and he doesn't seem able to concentrate on his lessons.
wanders
He doesn't seem to understand the work and yet he never asks any questions or requests any help. The only time he ____ initiative is in devising excuses for not having done his homework.
shows
Although he has a ______ talent for art, he is not even taking any interest in art lessons
natural
This is disappointing, as the last year there was a ______ improvement in Peter's work and we hoped he might ____ scholarship.
marked/ win
However, unless he starts to _____ school regularly and to put more effort into his studies, he will certainly not even meet the ________ for the college course.
attend / requirements
He will certainly not be able to _____ on the college course next year
enroll
