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

I expected a bigger payment, but I suppose you have to be（）for small mercies.

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

An explosion is a sudden increase in amount（）

（）students often find it difficult to live in China at first.

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

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

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