Describing Actions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. I have always ________ you my best friend.

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

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

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

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

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

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