Read the following text and decide which answer best fits each numbered blank

II. Read the following text and decide which answer best fits each numbered blank.

          Does your neighbor have an (1)…………lawn, shutters with peeling paint, or siding that needs (2)……….power washed? You might assume that they’re (3)…………, but there might be a bigger problem that you’re not aware (4)………….

          The family may be dealing with (5)…………, or their lawnmower broke down and they can’t afford a new one

          Offer to help with whatever the problem is in a (6)…………., non condemning manner. Perhaps you can move their lawn (7)………..them or offer your power sprayer if they don’t have one. This lets them know you care about the (8)………….of the neighborhood, and you’re on their side.

          If they get upset about your kindness, that becomes their problem, not yours.

1. A. overgrow               B. overgrows        C. overgrew          D. overgrown

2. A. to be                       B. be                     C. being                D. been

3. A. neglect                   B. neglectful         C. neglectfully      D. neglecting

4. A. at                           B. in                     C. of                     D. with

5. A. sick                        B. sickness           C. sickly               D. sicken

6. A. to respect               B. respect             C. respectful          D. respectfully

7. A. at                           B. from                 C. under               D. for

8. A. appear                    B. appearance       C. disappear          D. disappearance