Bob was trying to ______ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.
A. lay out B. let out C. figure out D. make out
— Can we play basketball in the school gym?
— No, it ______ during the summer holidays.
A. is repaired B. is being repaired
C. was repaired D. has been repaired
The staff were _______ when the company announced a fat bonus for everyone.
A. in the red B. white as a sheet C. tickled pink D. in the black
It took what seemed to be years _______ the football star appeared, which made the fans disappointed and angry.
A. when B. since C. before D. until
— I have to go now because I must be ______ for class.
— What a pity! See you!
A. modest B. punctual C. desperate D. adequate
I hope Jack’s health ______ greatly by the time we go back to school this September.
A. improves B. improved C. will be improving D. will have improved
