The noise of the traffic（）Paul from his work.

She is very nice, but because she has a（）way of speaking, she is slow in making friends

The survivors（）to a floating tree in hopes of rescue.

He never（）to read the news but turned at once to the crossword puzzle on the last page.

I could not persuade him to accept it,（）make him see the importance of it.

I was（）than angry when I saw how they'd ruined the landscape.

Some say yes and others say no; I don't know （）to follow.

Mr. Edward was not in, so his brother acted as （）at the party.

After she became a lawyer, she decided to （）criminal law.

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.