Directions: Choose the best words to complete each sentence. Use each word once.

1. Don’t __________. This isn’t funny!

2. The weather today is absolutely ___________. There isn’t a cloud in the sky.

3. The boy began to __________ when he felt a pain in his stomach.

4. This crossword puzzle is making me so __________! I can’t finish it.

5. The desk clerk got a call from a __________ who said he needed more towels.

6. There’s nothing like an ice-cold __________ on a hot summer day.

7. Kung Pao Chicken is a popular __________ in many Chinese restaurants.

8. Let’s __________ the meeting and go play some golf instead.

9. The kids were unable to __________ themselves from laughing when they saw the man trip and fall.

10. Darlene was fired because she didn’t work __________ enough.

11. Buying a house in an unstable market is a __________ of the dice.

12. There’s a towel on the __________ if you need one.

13. The boys decided to take a __________ behind the curtain to see what was there.

14. In a __________ position, Bob learned how to use Facebook for staying in touch with customers.

15. When cats __________, it might look like they are fighting, but they’re usually just playing.

Answers are available at the bottom of this page.