1. Nelson is a creative liar who is always making ______ unusual excuses for not doing his work.
   a) up
   b) across
   c) away
   d) off

2. Paula always comes ______ as very sincere.
   a) out
   b) along
   c) across
   d) away

3. Tom and Carol often have heated arguments, but they always make ______ later.
   a) down
   b) away
   c) up
   d) along

4. We have to clean ______ the house before my parents arrive.
   a) down
   b) away
   c) without
   d) up

5. The police officer almost captured the criminals, but they managed to get ______.
   a) without
   b) over
   c) along
   d) away

6. I have come down with a cold, but I will get ______ it soon.
   a) over
   b) up
   c) without
   d) above