Describing Actions

1. It is time to ________ the table for dinner.

2. After trying several times, I ________ to see him.

3. She opened the packet and emptied the ________ into a saucepan.

4. Many poets have ________ the beauties of the countryside.

5. The rainbow ________ as the sun came fully out from behind the clouds.

6. He ________ the figures carefully before making any comment.

7. Peter has entered a newspaper ________ for the best-dressed man in London.

8. The audience waited until the curtain had risen and then ________ into applause.

9. After a lot of difficulty, he ________ to open the door.

10. My brother ________ his dog not to chase sheep.

11. Margaret proudly showed her mother the toy cat she had ________ in the competition.

12. I always ________ asleep as soon as I get into bed.

13. He likes mending old radios. Choose the synonym of the underlined word.

14. When are you going to begin to ________ that animal?

15. The teacher ________ them the answer to the question.

16. You should be very ________ to your teachers for their help.

17. Jane likes ______ stamps. She has got already 75.

18. I have always ________ you my best friend.