New Sentences — Choose the Correct Word
These sentences are new — they do not come directly from the article. Choose the vocabulary word or phrase that best completes each one.
1.After years apart, the old friends were finally at the class reunion.
2.He at the party two hours late, without any explanation.
3.The job offer came completely ; she hadn't even applied.
4.The movie is a true story from the 1960s.
5.Losing his passport in a foreign country turned into a real .
6.He is still from the surgery and needs plenty of rest.
7.The old boxer had taken many over his long career.
8.The small boat was by the strong current.
9.The cheetah managed to its prey across the open field.
10.The storm clouds were straight for the coastline.
11.After the ship failed to return, the crew was lost at sea.
12.Volunteers were blankets to people waiting in the cold.
13.The dog was well trained and always during walks.
14.His careless comment ended up half the room.
15.A small spark the massive wildfire.
16.Rent and utilities are nearly half of her monthly budget.