Do you really ________ me to believe you?

Do you know how many countries __________ part in the sporting event?

The neighbours do not consider him quite _____ as most evenings he awakens them with his drunken singing.

- Anna: “Were you involved in the accident?”

- Maria: “Yes. But I wasn’t to__________ for it”

Many animals were born in captivity. Resultantly, they do not always breed well.

Unlike some other books about_______, it is unlikely that this will become a key text for those at the forefront of conservation action.

The aeroplane _____ down at Cairo on its way to India. 

Mary didn’t ______ children quickly.

Jim didn't break the vase on ______, but he was still punished for his carelessness.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The palace was badly damaged by fire, but was eventually restored to its original splendor.

Jack ____________ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

We expected him at eight, but he finally _______at midnight.

I finally __________ the cold that I had had all week.

I’m not really ill, but I have a _____ headache.

In an ________ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we go to see a movie.

What measures have been ______ to control the crowd at Saturday’s football match?

We were ________ a mile of our destination when we ran out of petrol.

With the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in ___________ spirits.

If that firm wants to attract workers, it must ________ the pay.

He formerly worked as a machinist_______ in Boeing's Everett assembly plant.

Carry this glass of milk into the next room, and be careful not to _____ any on the floor.