There’s a wide __________________ of novels to choose from in the library. (vary)

In a famous experiment testing this, several four-year-olds were put in a room (3) _________________ their own with a marshmallow on a plate (4) _________________ front of them.

Your boots are too __________________. Take them off before you come into the house. (mud)

I bought new batteries but the clock still doesn’t work. (Despite)

I regret moving to an apartment in the city centre. (wish)

I’m sure I didn’t get the job because they haven’t called me. (can’t)

They (5) _________________ told that they could either eat the treat now, or if they waited (6) _________________ the researcher returned 15 minutes later, they could have two marshmallows.

He is totally __________________ on the trains to get to work. (rely)

He doesn’t want to go to the cinema; he wants to stay at home. (rather)

Most of the children said they would wait but, in fact, nearly all of them gave in, eating the treat (7) _________________ the researcher came back.

A person's ability to delay gratification relates to other similar skills, (2) _________________ as patience, self-control and willpower.

Scientists have argued that the ability to delay gratification (10) _________________ lead to many other positive outcomes, like academic success, physical health, psychological health, and social competence.

The new boss wanted to __________________ the offices. (modern)