Kathy looked at her new room’s white walls. “They’re so plain.” “Don’t worry,” Dad said, “If you don’t like them, we __________________ the walls any colour you like.” (MAKE)
will make
“Do you want pink?” Mum suggested. Kathy __________________ her head. (SHAKE)
shook
“No, pink is either for __________________ or for silly girls who like Barbie dolls. I’m neither of those.” (BABY)
babies
Her parents smiled but __________________ anything. (NOT SAY)
did not say
“But what colour to choose? I wish we __________________ ask a designer for professional advice,” said Kathy. (CAN)
could
“Oh, no! It’s out of the question!” said Kathy’s mother, firmly. A designer’s advice is much __________________ than we can afford.” (EXPENSIVE)
more expensive
“Ok. It was just an idea.” “Getting back to the wall colour, why not make your room yellow or orange?” Dad suggested. “When the walls __________________ in those colours, the room will look cheerful.” (PAINT)
are painted
“Yes!” Kathy definitely liked the idea. “We’ll make three walls yellow, but the __________________ one will be orange.” (FOUR)
fourth
The next day, when Kathy came back from school, her Dad said: “Look what I__________________.” There were paints and brushes on the floor. “Everything’s ready for us to start.” He smiled and handed Kathy the brush. (BUY)
have bought
