1. No one really believed it when the news came that Titanic had
______.

2. While they were on holiday their house was broken ______ and
some valuable paintings were stolen.

3. A: And another thing I’d like to say is that…
B: Sorry to ______, Mr. Green, but you’re wanted on the phone.
It’s your wife.

4. A sudden draught caused the candle to ______ (stop burning).

5. A bomb ______ (exploded) in the town center, killing three people
and injuring twenty-five others.

6. It’s difficult to see through this windscreen – I can’t even make
______ where the road is.

7. By the way, Clive ______ (paid a short visit) but you were out.
So I told him to come and see you tomorrow.

8. By the way, I’ve just heard that Sally and Chris have ______ their
engagement.

9. He had such a strong accent that it was very difficult to ______
what he was saying.

10. After a bitter discussion they went ______ each other.

11. Don’t eat that cheese – it’s ______!

12. By the way, Bill, how much did that Regency desk go ______ in
the auction on Saturday?

13. I was just getting out of the bath when the lights ______.

14. The dog went ______ the beggar and he shouted “ help!”.

15. I’m afraid Mr Brown’s been ______ (asked to go somewhere
else) on business.

16. I’ve been afraid of dogs ever since a large Canine ______ me
when I was a child.

17. Shall I ______ (collect) you on my way to work?

18. A: The new boss looks a bit serious, doesn’t he? I don’t think I’m
going to like him.
B: Oh, come on, Joyce, you can’t go ______ appearances. He’s
probably very nice.