The grass is wet because it ______ since last night.

This is only the second time we ______ abroad.

How ______ the party? Are you having a good time?

Why ______ at me?

The doctors say that his condition ______ day by day.

As soon as the teacher gave ______ the exam papers, we started writing.

After last year's drop in sales. hundreds of workers were ______ off.

They ______ a fortune when their uncle died.

My cousin offered to ______ us up for the night, as we couldn't find a hotel room.

Fruit and vegetables should ______ a large part of our diet.

Our plans to spend Christmas in London ______ as my husband had a car accident.

He was lucky to ______ with a small fine.

All contestants must agree to abide ______ the rules of the contest.

I was so absorbed ______ my book that I didn't notice her come in.

The fact that he's tall gives him an advantage ______ his opponents.

We were all thrilled ______ the prospect of visiting Disneyland.

They were able to start their own business ______ means of a bank loan.

I ______ - why don't we go away this weekend?

That was the first time I ______ paella.

When we were on holiday, I ______ up at six o'clock every morning.

How long ago was it that they ______ going out together?

My grandpa ______ to the beach last summer.

Mary ______ getting up so early in the morning.

The two brothers ______ with each other over their father's will.

The old lady was ______ by his story and gave him some money.

The police officer went ______the burglar and managed to arrest him.

You should ______ your work carefully before you hand it in to your teacher.

Please, don't ______ the end of the story!

His erratic behaviour was attributed ______ childhood problems.

The car dealer assured us ______ the reliability of the car.

The manager was very appreciative ______ my diligence and effort.

You should drink coffee ______ moderation.

Following a ______ in sales, the management is considering making cutbacks.

I ______ buy some souvenirs but I ran out of money.

On Monday afternoon, I ______ a karate lesson, as I always do.

We handed in our essays last Monday, so Mr Harper ______ by now. 

By the time I ______ tonight, dinner will have been served.

He  ______  win the race, as he is the fastest of all.

I suggest that she ______ on a diet if she wants to lose the extra weight she gained during her holidays.

It is urgent that the little boy ______ to hospital.

I'm sorry to hear your grandma ______ last night.

Mike ______ the job offer as he didn't think the money was good enough.

We were ______ by heavy traffic and were late for the dinner party.

This problem ______ immediate action. 

Daily exercise and a healthy diet will be beneficial ______ your health.

He bumped ______ the table and knocked a glass of water over.

Matt always boasts ______ being the best player of the team.

The chair is ______ the way; can you please move it?

Sometimes she seems snobbish, but she's very kind ______ heart.

The clashes on the streets were blamed ______ local gangs.