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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.