After sitting in the sun for too long my skin began to _______.

You must have ______ the examination before Friday, so bring your money to the office as soon as possible.

He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being ______.

The information-office at the station ___ that all trains were running about one hour behind time.

 In the capitalist countries, the rising _______ of living is as hard on country families as on city families.

He is a _______ boy. He is often kind and helpful to every classmate.

He wrote his name ______ and carefully at the top of the paper.

When I saw Minh, I stopped and smiled, but he _____ me and walked on.

The bicycle was moving so fast that its rider could not ______ an accident.

How much would you ______ for repairing my watch?

 This young tree could not have been damaged by accident: I believe it was done __________.

 I cannot undo the _____ in this piece of string.

He couldn’t ____ the thought of leaving his home town for ever. 

Be quiet! It’s rude to ______ people when they are speaking.

 We paid  the shopkeeper _____ cash.

She is leaving her husband because she cannot ______ his bad temper any longer.

We couldn’t cut the string because the ______ of the knife was not sharp enough.

The fog made it difficult for the driver to see when the traffic lights _____.

The crowd stared at the giant and the dwarf as if they were _______ monsters.

 If you don’t mind, I should like to ______ a suggestion.

Ann is very ______. She takes part in numerous activities outside of school.