| 1. My parents like to go out for a _______________ in the evening after supper. | | |
| 2. The child was throwing _______________ of meat to his puppy under the table. | | |
| 3. We heard a _______________, and went outside, where we found someone had dented our new car. | | |
| 4. Someone put a _______________ up on a telephone pole on our street warning people that there is a dangerous dog on the loose. | | |
| 5. There is a little _______________ of forested land behind our house where the kids like to play. | | |
| 6. One of the principal _______________ of this class is to improve your speaking skills. | | |
| 7. To get to the elementary school, walk down this street for about three _______________ and then turn right. | | |
| 8. The soldier was severely disciplined for refusing to follow an _______________. | | |
| 9. Hansel and Gretel left a _______________ of crumbs through the forest so that they could find their way home. | | |
| 10. When you join the army, one of the first things you are taught is _______________. | | |
| 11. The heart basically acts as a _______________ which circulates blood throughout our body. | | |
| 12. The _______________ you used to fix the toys wasn't very strong, and now they're broken again. | | |
| 13. Could you do me a _______________, and drop this letter in the mail for me? | | |
| 14. I'll pick you up on the way to school. It's right on my way, so it's no _______________ at all. | | |
| 15. Sorry to eat and run, but I'm in a _______________ to do some work I've got to finish before we go on holidays. | | |