1
Because my sister Sarah does not take bad news well, I always _______________ when telling her something she does not want to hear.
2
The prisoners resorted to _______________, tricking the guards into letting them out of their cells.
3
The _______________ quarterback thought his plan was better than the coach’s play.
4
Even after being offered a free gift card, the angry customer remained _______________.
5
After being fired, the doctor could no longer _______________ with the hospital.
6
Even though we are all _______________ to some degree, the most successful people have learned how to rise above their weaknesses.
7
The farmer hopes the fertilizer will moisturize the soil in the _______________ field so he can grow crops.
8
Because I have very little computer experience, I am a(n) _______________ when it comes to working with most software programs.
9
Nowadays, parents are able to _______________ the stresses of a long road trip with children by entertaining them with all sorts of technological gadgets.
10
When the judge heard the defendant’s _______________ lie, he became very angry.
11
Although Charles does not personally like Henry, he is not the type of person to spread a(n) _______________ about his enemy.
12
If I do not monitor my daughter in the mall, she will _______________ there all day long.
13
Shamefaced, the students sat quietly as Mrs. Hale continued to _______________ them for the way they had treated the substitute.
14
Hopefully the warm bottle of milk will _______________ the crying baby.
15
Until the toddler is able to speak properly, he will _______________ most of his words.
16
Even though my boss is a(n) _______________manager, he tries his best to ensure we all have a comfortable work environment.
17
The pickpocket was able to _______________ three wallets while on the subway.
18
It was interesting to watch the greedy woman _______________ over the wealthy old man.
19
As the manager’s _______________, Gill does all of his personal errands.
20
Distraction is the _______________ of productivity when I’m trying to get anything done.
