Wonka

Question 1

He was caught __________ in class, staring out the window instead of paying attention to the lecture.

(lost in thought)

Answer 1

daydreaming

Question 2

There’s nothing like a hot cup of cocoa by the fire to warm the __________ of your heart on a cold winter’s night.

(insides)

Answer 2

cockles

(i.e. ‘warm your cockles’ = warm your heart, cheer up)

Question 3

After losing both his parents in an accident, he grew up in an __________, longing for a family of his own.

Answer 3

orphanage

(orphan = child with no parents)

Question 4

The coach’s intense look during practice made it clear that he __________ __________ and expected everyone to give their best effort.

(was very serious)

Answer 4

meant business

(if you ‘mean business’, you are very serious and determined.)

Question 5

I’m sure they’re in __________ . They’re always whispering and winking to each other, and passing little notes.

(secretly planning something)

Answer 5

cahoots

(to be ‘in cahoots’ is to be secretly planning something with someone)

Question 6

The drug __________ has controlled the region for years, using violence and corruption to maintain its power.

(illegal gang, business)

Answer 6

cartel

Question 7

His __________ scheme to make money by selling ice in Antarctica was doomed from the start.

(crazy, silly)

Answer 7

harebrained

(a ‘harebrained scheme’ is a crazy idea)

Question 8

Although she’s very __________ and attends church every Sunday, she never imposes her beliefs on others.

(believes in God, etc.)

Answer 8

pious