Directions: Choose the best words to complete each sentence.

1. The police tried their best to contact the homeless man’s next of __________ after he was seriously injured.

2. A __________ little girl at the wedding reception kept the guests entertained.

3. The bridge was swept away by a ____________ flood that hit the area.

4. Without my glasses, I’m as ___________ as a bat.

5. Many airlines now charge a baggage __________ for luggage other than a carry-on bag.

6. It’s totally ___________ to expect all of this work to get done in such a short amount of time.

7. The __________ with which Patricia moved on the dance floor impressed all who saw her dance.

8. The __________ who crossed the street against the light caused an accident at the intersection.

9. A two million-dollar reward was offered for information leading to the ____________ of the terrorist.

10. Todd didn’t know to use a ___________ to lift the car off the ground to change his tire.

11. If you take that medicine, make sure to read the instructions on the ____________.

12. A good dentist will make sure the area around a tooth is ___________ before working on it.

13. In some parts of the world, men are allowed to ____________ women without suffering any consequences.

14. Organizers of the event want to ___________ the stadium with spectators in order to generate more excitement.

15. The __________ between rich and poor in the United States continues to widen.

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Answers: 1. kin; 2. darling; 3. massive; 4. blind; 5. fee; 6. absurd; 7. ease; 8. idiot; 9. capture;

10. jack; 11. label; 12. numb; 13. harass; 14. pack; 15. gap