You might as ......................... tell me how it really happened, I don’t believe in your story. We had to dig a very deep ......................... as our house was built on sandy soil.
far
well
right
15
Grandparents usually ......................... their grandchildren. Bad weather is not going to ......................... our plans.
pamper
spoil
bring up
15
The fortune teller read my ......................... and said I would live a long and happy life. While we were sitting under a ......................... tree, a big coconut fell right next to us.
future
hand
palm
15
She decided to ......................... up on her French and move to Paris. Could you give me that small paint .........................? I can’t paint this spot with the big one.
brush
polish
improve
15
My grandfather doesn’t need a walking ........................ – he is still quite fit. "We must ......................... to our principles" – our boss said at the last meeting.
pole
stick
adjust
15
Alcohol ......................... among drivers is still a big problem in our country. ......................... of power is a very common phenomenon among politicians.
astonishment
amazement
abuse
15
I don’t understand why you insist on buying beer on .........................; bottled beer is tasty, too. Please close that window! I can feel a strong ......................... in the hall.
counter
draught
pints
15
If you don’t know how to ......................... with this device, read the manual. His unexpected arrival caused a great ......................... of trouble.
manage
handle
deal
15
Mum, look over there! That grey ......................... is holding a ball on its nose! Put your letter into the envelope, and then ......................... it and put a stamp on it.
elephant
wolf
seal
15
All the soldiers had to stand to ......................... when the general arrived. Pay ......................... to street signs! This is a one-way street!
notice
attention
order
15
I would like to ......................... in history, but my father doesn't think it’s a good idea. It doesn’t seem to be a ......................... obstacle – just a little one.
study
major
graduate
15
......................... small children know that one shouldn’t touch hot things. All ......................... numbers can be divided by two.
even
odd
although
15
So ........................., I have solved half of your puzzles. Do you live very ......................... from the airport?
near
distant
far
15
My mother always says that I should ......................... on studying, not on earning money. Your photo is out of ........................., I’m afraid. You’ll have to take another one.
order
focus
concentrate
15
Mr Jackson was forced to ......................... down from his post. Before you take another ........................., make sure the ground is firm.
pull
pace
step
15
I don’t want you to know everything about this party. There should be an ............................. of surprise. Even the lack of one trace ......................... may be harmful to our health.
