Exercise 1
1. The committee discussed the _proposal carefully.
2. Students should always listen _attentively_ in class.
3. Don't you love the _fragrance_ of lilacs?
4. The student _demonstrated_ how to solve the math problem.
5. The new policy caused a lot of _controversy_.
6. The _candidate_ gave a great speech.
7. The doctor gave me a _prescription_ for medicine.
8. Our team won the game by a _narrow margin.
Exercise 2
1. The cat _curled up_ in a ball and went to sleep.
2. The dog _ran_ away when he saw the snake.
3. The bird _flew_ away to its nest.
4. The fish _swam_ away when she saw the hook.
5. The snake _slithered_ away when she heard the footsteps.
6. The mouse _squeezed_ through the hole.
7. The rabbit _hopped_ away when she heard the noise.
Exercise 3
1. The children _played_ outside all afternoon.
2. The tourists _visited_ many historical sites during their trip.
3. The soldiers fought bravely for their country.
4. The doctors _operated_ on the patient yesterday.
5. The teachers taught the students many important things.
6. The firemen _put out_ the fire quickly.
7. The police officers _arrested_ the criminal.
8. The parents loved their child very much.
Exercise 4
1. The girl was crying because she _lost_ her doll.
2. The boy was laughing because he _won_ the race.
3. The man was smiling because he got _promoted_ at work.
4. The woman was sighing because she was _tired_.
5. The elderly man was coughing because he was _sick_.
6. The baby was crying because he was _hungry_.
7. The student was nervous because he was going to take an _exam_.