Directions: Choose the best word to complete each sentence or question. Your options are in the box below:

 appeal   blame   expense   for   help   ignore   join   like   muggy   nibble   regard   ripe   stretch   suit     tip   update

 

1. What would you _________ to have for breakfast?

2. Claudia believes her new apartment will perfectly __________ her needs.

3. It’s going to be another hot and __________ day today.

4. Geoffrey’s parents spared no __________ in making sure he got a good education.

5. Go ahead and __________ yourself to more food. There’s plenty.

6. The standard __________ for servers at a restaurant is 15 to 20%.

7. She should just __________ her critics and instead focus on her artwork.

8. Runners who don’t __________ before running risk injury to their legs.

9. Cherries are __________ when they turn bright red.

10. Gabriella wants to __________ a volunteer organization and help her community.

11. What is this yellow button __________?

12. The mother gave her children crackers to __________ on while they were in the car.

13. Charles needs to __________ his wardrobe. His clothes look old.

14. Furniture from Ikea has great __________ for young people because it’s stylish and inexpensive.

15. With very little __________ for his own safety, the soldier saved the lives of his comrades.

Answers are available at the bottom of this page.