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.The old mill was a water wheel that turned day and night.
2.The waiter moved between the crowded tables.
3.She climbed onto the to give her acceptance speech.
4.The hikers reported that one member of their group had .
5.The neighbors formed a to look for the lost dog.
6.He waved goodbye and down the dusty road.
7.The new employee was to learn everything about the job.
8.Dozens of showed up to help clean the beach.
9.The cat the moment the vacuum cleaner turned on.
10.The tour group to explore the museum faster.
11.Using two boats let the rescue team during the search.
12.The coach kept instructions from the sideline.
13.He tried to his little brother into giving up his dessert.
14.The loud thunder everyone in the room.
15.The whole excuse was just a to avoid doing chores.
16.She the letter under the door quietly.
17.The magician's assistant behind a cloud of smoke.
18.Stop with your phone and pay attention.
19.The old coins turned out to be replicas.
20.The stars are nearly in the city because of the bright lights.
21.Grandpa to pick up the fallen apple.
22.After years apart, the old friends were finally at the reunion.