New Sentences — Choose the Correct Word

These sentences are new — they do not come directly from the story. Choose the vocabulary word or phrase that best completes each one.

1.His grandfather was a for over thirty years before retiring.
2.The old key appeared on the kitchen table one morning.
3.The villagers in the town square to hear the announcement.
4.She grows fresh like basil and mint in her garden.
5.The strong current nearly the small boat.
6.Legends tell of terrifying that once roamed these mountains.
7.The volunteers a plan to clean up the riverbank.
8.He left the door unlocked so his sister could get in.
9.The advertisement customers about the product's real price.
10.They rented a cozy by the lake for the weekend.
11.She was softly as she washed the dishes.
12.The morning sun brightly through the kitchen window.
13.When they saw the size of the fish, the fishermen .
14.The fairy's spell a swan for one night only.
15.A fresh coat of paint completely the old room.
16.After the long trip, he to go out again that evening.
17.Upset by the news, she and drove off.
18.The child kept asking why the sky was blue.
19.Their coach was after the team lost the final match.