Choose the correct adjective to complete each sentence.

1. I persuaded him to come on the rather ____________ __ pretext that I needed some help repairing my bike.
A) false
B) flimsy

2. The police have struck George off their list of suspects as he has a ____________ __ alibi.
A) cast-iron
B) sincere

3. Lauren’s excuse for not coming to my party was pretty ____________ __ – you’d have thought she could have come up with something better than that.
A) convincing
B) lame

4. Kate sends ____________ __ apologies for not coming with me this evening – she’s got a bad dose of flu.
A) heartfelt
B) perfect

5. The police officer asked us for a ____________ __ explanation of the events leading up to the incident.
A) detailed
B) phoney

6. I hope you’ve got a ____________ __ excuse for forgetting it’s my birthday today.
A) weak
B) good