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

The weakening housing market continued to take its（）on the industry.

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

The aircraft vanished without（）

Since we can't hear you at the back of the hall, you'll have to（）your voice.

We forgave her anger because we knew that her father's illness had put her under great （）

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

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

Anne（）from outside her home last Wednesday.

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