The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

Many students found the book （）;it provided them with a large amount of information on the subject.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.