The medic put an ice pack against my dislocated/twisted shoulder as I heard the groaning/wailing of an ambulance in the distance.
dislocated; wailing
He didn't go ____ politics just to make minor changes. He's looking to shape the way this country works and change attitudes ____ education.
into; about/in/to/towards
If you ____ follow me madam, I ____ show you to your rooms.
could/would/will; will
If you're not cut ____ to be a lawyer, perhaps you should consider changing your career. You could line ____ a new job in no time.
out; up
Sandra, you ____ put some music on if it ____ help you let off some steam.
should/can/could; will/would
The train shuddered/roared to a halt and I jumped off onto the platform. Unfortunately I landed badly, resulting in a sprained/pulled ankle.
shuddered; sprained
Despite the dislocated/pulled muscles and bruised/torn bodies, the team were buzzing/barking - they had beaten their rivals at last.
pulled; bruised; buzzing
If you ____ been so stubborn and just apologised, we ____ gone to the party.
had not; could have/would have
I feel so sorry for her. She's feeling really ____ down but can't rest as she's completely snowed ____ with assignments.
run; under
The football team's manager's tactics varied ____ matches, which paid off. Now he's ____ the running for an international position.
between; in
Our team have put ____ a few suggestions on how the business could be restructured. It will mean staff members taking ____ more responsibilities.
forward/together; on
She barked/roared with laughter, then began coughing violently. She was OK generally but she was a little bit sick and had a bruised/sore throat.
roared; sore
The boxer's medical team shuddered/swarmed into the ring and started binding his fractured/sprained ribs.
swarmed; fractured
There was another enormous clap/wail of thunder and it began to pour rain. Wearily, I put one groaning/blistering foot in from of the other. This was going to be a long hike home.
clap; blistering
If it ____ for the rain, I ____ suggested going for a picnic.
wasn't/weren't; would have
It took me such a long time to get ____ to speed with all the reforms that have been made ____ company policy.
up; in/to
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