cloze test

There were very ______ people at the party when we arrived but half an hour later, it was crowded.

How was I to know that she would have an allergic reaction ______ the nuts in the cake? She should have said something!

Arthritis is a very painful _______ that affects not only the old but also many younger people making many everyday activities difficult.

He said he couldn't come to the meeting because of a previous engagement but I think he is just ______ excuses.

You were driving at over fifty miles _____ hour and the limit here is only forty.

I _____ to go to school now, otherwise I will be late.

I can eat almost _____ type of fish or seafood except for octopus which I can't stand.

The city is pretty safe although you may have some problems if you go into certain neighborhoods _____ night.

I gave up my seat on the bus ____ that an old woman could sit down.

The film was awful. The best thing ____ it was the photography which was beautiful. The film was shot in Cambodia.

What a strange looking dog! Do you know what ____ it is?

____ me a favour and pass me the cell phone that's on the newspaper, please.

First you will need to go to the post office, ____ you can buy all the stamps and envelopes you need.

If you haven't been to the doctor's for a check for over a year, you ____ go as soon as possible.

Madrid is a wonderful city but it has fewer parks ____ London which is a shame because of the hot and sunny weather there.