Grammar

In those years there __________________ lots of Dahl's books in our home library. (BE)

When I was little, I loved reading books written by Roald Dahl. They were my favourite choice of bedtime story. When Mum asked me what book I wanted, I always__________________ a book by Dahl. (CHOOSE)

Roald Dahl started as an adult writer. His first book __________________ in 1942. (PUBLISH)

When you shop for children's books, Dahl is the __________________ choice. His books are entertaining and full of jokes. (EASY)

To prevent this destruction, it’s important to forecast disasters in advance. Japan is the world__________________ in using new technology for this purpose. (LEAD)

Several of his books are now successful films, for example ‘Matilda’, ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ and ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’. I'm sure you __________________ at least one of them! (SEE)

Roald Dahl is an author that you can never grow tired of. Now I read his books to my son. He is too small yet and cannot read __________________. (HE)

However, there are parts of the world where extreme weather causes real dangers to the __________________. (POPULATE)

Sandstorms, tornadoes and floods __________________ cause massive destruction. (REGULAR)

Later he began writing children's books. Many of the __________________ are based on Dahl's own childhood memories. (STORY)

And to me he is still the best children's author of the __________________ century. (TWENTY)

The Japanese have also worked out an __________________ system of informing people: phone companies automatically notify their customers about emergencies and disasters. These warnings are very efficient, and free of charge. (EFFECT)

Mum readily agreed. She said she __________________ reading him too in spite of the fact that she was an adult and had a very serious job. (ENJOY)

People in Britain often talk about climate and weather. They usually complain about their __________________ weather. (CHANGE)

Lots of people become __________________. (HOME)