Lauren should report the _______ that happened this morning to the police.
a. position
b. incident
c. involvement
d. condition
22. Because it was raining, I _______ my umbrella to the little girl.
a. offered
b. covered
c. borrowed
d. opened
23. Mary is a good teacher. She always _______ her students’ respect.
a. gains
b. accomplishes
c. adopts
d. collects
24. We are proud of athletes taking _______ in the Olympics.
a. space
b. place
c. shape
d. part
25. I would like to _______ my grades in my math class.
a. expand
b. proceed
c. improve
d. progress
26. Most flowers are pretty, but this one is the _______ to the rule.
a. exception
b. affirmation
c. exemption
d. adaptation
27. At the end of a long day, I enjoy the _______ of my favorite chair.
a. comfort
b. knowledge
c. break
d. shelter
28. Theresa _______ at her watch to see if it was time to leave.
a. concerned
b. glanced
c. attracted
d. picked
29. It’s _______ known that unemployment is a problem.
a. closely
b. widely
c. carefully
d. heavily
30. If you must talk to me during the movie, please _______ so you don’t disturb other people.
a. sigh
b. whisper
c. whistle
d. murmur