Question

Fill in the missing word/phrase. There are two answers you do not need to use.
• shrugged • nephew • colleagues • reliable • tapping • got over • acquaintances • medium
• stubborn • generous •


When we complained to the waiter about the noisy people at the next table, he just ……………………. his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything about them.
Mark is so …………………….! He always helps his friends and relatives.
I don’t think Helen is going skiing this weekend; she still hasn’t ……………………. the flu.
I only met Dyke two months ago at a party. We’re not really friends, we’re just …………………….
When Sam told his ……………………. that he was leaving the company, they decided to buy him a going-away present.
Jane is a pretty girl with blue eyes and a(n) ……………………. build.
Don’t worry, Tom will be here on time; he’s very ……………………..
Tim was ……………………. his foot nervously while he was waiting for his exam results.

Answer 1

1. shrugged

2. stubborn

3. got over

4. acquaintances

5. colleagues

6. generous

7. reliable

8. tapping