Making a difference

They didn't really have a... to stand on (didn't have support for their position).

Some educators... kids together indiscriminately (to deal with in a mass).

Why do you have to... people up the wrong way (irritate)?

A special talent for writing doesn't really... in the family (be a hereditary trait).

The economy is on the... of collapse (on the verge of).

I know the agenda is somewhat rough and... but we can always refine it a bit (makeshift, not thorough).

My tutor comes... as/like someone who really means business (appears, seems).

This is no reason why you should... off school (play truant).

After hours and hours of sitting in a desk, my interest started to slowly... (diminish, decrease).

Psychologists claim that children growing up under the supervision of grandparents... a better chance to turn into level-headed adults (have hope of success).