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
bring up
spoil
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.
palm
hand
future
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.
polish
improve
brush
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.
amazement
abuse
astonishment
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.
deal
manage
handle
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!
attention
order
notice
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.
major
graduate
study
15
......................... small children know that one shouldn’t touch hot things. All ......................... numbers can be divided by two.
although
even
odd
15
So ........................., I have solved half of your puzzles. Do you live very ......................... from the airport?
far
distant
near
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.
focus
order
concentrate
15
Mr Jackson was forced to ......................... down from his post. Before you take another ........................., make sure the ground is firm.
pull
step
pace
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.
