The water in the canal began to get lower. People ______ in surprise. (to look at somebody/something for a long time)
stared
Mr. Saffrey ______. He didn't know what he could do.(to swallow because of a surprise)
gulped
The branch of the tree creaked and ______. (to lean)
bent
What is it called?
weather vane
Oh, no! We are _______ the canal! (to make liquid flow away from something)
draining
Mr. Saffery got out of his car. He went ______. (having less color of skin because of illness or shock)
pale
Mr. Saffrey _____ the two ropes together and _____ it to his tow bar.
tied
Mr. Saffrey _______ the end of the rope and began to pull. (to take or hold somebody/something with your hand)
grabbed
This time the hook ________ on something heavy. (past tense of catch)
caught
The oil drum was still ________ in the water. (to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink)
floating
Mr. Brown lived next door. He ________ cars. (to repair or fix)
mended
