
Most of the words in the tasks above can be either nouns or verbs. Use them to complete the following sentences. If the word is a verb, you will need to change its form.
- He ________ in surprise when he saw the bill.
- The crowds ________ anti-government slogans.
- His loud ________ (plural) kept her awake.
- The crowd ________ when the first marathon runners appeared.
- She rushed into the police station and ________ out ‘he’s – he’s – he’s after me, he’s got – got – a knife’
- We heard a faint ________ from the corner of the field and found an injured lamb.
- The lion ________ and then attacked.
- The dog ________ every time he hears the postman.
- He ________ his fingers to get the waiter’s attention.
- He drives around with his radio ________ .
- The wet logs ________ as we threw them on the fire.
- He was red in the face and ________ as he crossed the finishing line.
- She gave a deep ________ of relief and put the phone down.
- The cat rubbed against my leg with a loud ________.
Correct Answers:
- gasped
- chanted
- snores
- cheered
- stammered
- bleat
- roared
- barks
- clicked
- blaring
- sizzled / popped
- puffing / panting
- sigh
- purr