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

Nobody knows how long and how seriously the shakiness（不穩(wěn)定） of big businesses will （） down the economy.

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

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

People appreciate（）with him because he has a good sense of humor.

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

He will behave(crazy)（）if he drinks too much.

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

Shall we request the chairman（）our suggestion again?

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