Explanation:

- Sandra. I went up (2)______ her and touched her on the arm.

- In this part, a preposition indicating close proximity or direction is needed. Common options could include "to" or "towards."

- (3)______, when the woman turned round, it wasn’t Sandra

- The context suggests an unexpected or contrary result. Words like "surprisingly" or "unexpectedly" would fit well here.

- Surprisingly: This correctly indicates that the woman turning around was unexpected.

- Smoothly: Implies ease or grace, not fitting here.

- Correctly: Implies accuracy or being right, which isn't the focus.

- Gladly: Implies happiness, which doesn't align with the context.

- (4)______ all! I just said, “I am sorry. I (5)______ you for a friend.”

- "At" would be most fitting here.

- She stared at my face and (6)______.

- Likely verbs here could include "frowned," "smiled," or "laughed."

- To be honest, her face shocked me. She (7)______ me of a witch from a children’s (8)______, with her long nose and staring eyes!

- "Reminded" is fitting here.

- "Storybook" would fit in the next blank.

- (9)______ I could realise what she was up to, she (10)______ my purse and escaped.

- Options like "Before" or "As" would fit well here.

- "Snatched" would fit the next blank.