The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

The price they offered for my old car was so low that I（）it down.

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.