Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list below.

1. I like playing hardball more than softball. The is smaller and easier to throw.
2. The economy has suffered in recent years. As a result, the government has found that tax revenues have fallen. It is possible that they will raise taxes in the new year.
3. The on present perfect was perfect. I now understand how to use the present perfect correctly. The teacher did a really great job.
4. It snowed heavily yesterday and then rained. Now there is a large of slushy snow on every sidewalk and street.
5. If you are too this weekend, we can put off our meeting until next week. I know that you have a lot of work to do to prepare for your exams.
6. Building a bunch of snowmen on the street seemed like a good idea at the time, but we didn't think of the of our actions. When cars swerved to avoid them, the cars crashed.
7. I smell something bad. Do you think there is a leak? Should we call the fire department? I can't see anything, but it smells like rotten eggs.
8. How do you think we should ? Should we take some time to plan or just dive right in and do whatever we want? What should be our next step?
9. The bus was very helpful. I had never put my bike on the front of the bus before, but she explained carefully and showed me how to do it.
10. I was quite happy to see all of the balloons saying "Happy Birthday." However, when one , the loud noise scared me.