I don't know who on（）stole the diamond last night.

The student's first attempt at writing a play was a far（）from the work of Shakespeare.

Mr. Sanders has been asked to（）the next meeting of the committee.

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

She couldn't（）laughing at him in those clothes.

His company promised to pay for his health （）in addition to other benefits.

I just managed to（）a quick breath before I was pulled under the water by the passing boats.

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

Inquiries（）the condition of the patients may be made personally or by telephone.

I tried very hard to persuade him to join our group but I met with a flat（）