Gamma Lesson 26

The old house looked ________________, with broken windows and overgrown weeds.

• dilapidated and abandoned

• modern and luxurious

• clean and well-kept

• bright and cheerful

The passer-by ________________ when he saw the robbery.

• flagged down a passing vehicle

• walked away quietly

• ignored the situation

• started singing loudly

She ________________ to free herself from the ropes, but it was to no avail.

• struggled with all her might

• slept soundly

• laughed loudly

• sang a song

After the accident, everyone was relieved to see the children ________________.

• safe and sound

• lost and confused

• late and tired

• sad and lonely

• hurt and crying

The sun hung in the azure sky and the surrounding was liked a baked oven. Karen was making her way home after school. All of a sudden, _____________________.

• something unexpected happened

• she found a cool breeze blowing

• it started snowing heavily

• she saw a rainbow in the sky

• she heard birds singing

Before she could react, two men pulled her into a van and sped off in no time. ______________________(2)her they were kidnappers!

• It dawned on

• It rained on

• It flew by

• It slipped off

“Shut Up or you are going to _______________!”(5) Fear was clearly written on Karen’s face.

• get hurt / be in trouble

• get a reward

• be famous

• win a prize

• be promoted

While the kidnappers were away of the house, being quick-witted, Karen ran to the main road with lightning speed and __________________________(8).

• called for help

• sat down to rest

• waited for the kidnappers

• hid behind a tree

After knowing what had happened, the driver got her a ride back to her house. Finally, Karen reached home _________________. (9)

• safely

• quickly

• hungrily

• sadly

Her parents ______________________. (10)

• were relieved to see her

• were angry to see her

• were surprised to see her

• were disappointed to see her