1. The school board agreed ______________ look into the stúdent’s complaints.

2. The school board then agreed __________ the course of action.

3. The benefits ___________ providing students with lunch at school, far outweigh the
logistical challenges.
4. Most students benefit __________ interactions with fellow students outside school hours.
5. The latest set of losses resulted _________ the captain losing her job.
6. Celine clashed ____________ her boss in the last meeting.
7. They clashed ___________ the tone of the presentation.
8. I forgot ____________ buy the medicine in time.
9. I completely forgot ___________ the strike the next day.
10. Janice asked ___________ a cup of tea.
11. She asked ___________ the place where the tea was from.
12. Sobha asked ________ for the directions to the shop, but no one seemed to know the exact
address.
13. Our car broke _________ in the middle of nowhere.
14. Lisa broke __________ when she got to hear the results.
15. She then broke __________ with Sam because he refused to help her.
16. It seems Sam’s house was broken ____________ last evening.
17. A mini riot broke ____________ as soon as the ice-cream truck arrived.
18. The opposition party worked for over a year to bring _____________ the President.
19. The moment I bring _____________ the topic of my vacation, my boss changes the topic.
20. We haven’t met in ages, let us catch _____________ sometime soon.
21. I called the team _______________ to my place to celebrate.
22. I called ______________ my boss to let him know I would not come in the next day.
23. The college authorities finally decided to act ____ the barrage of complaints they had
received on the noise pollution from the construction sites in the campus.
24. For our presentation on drug abuse among college students, we decided to act ____ a small
skit.
25. Jon thinks his larynx is acting ____________ again.
26. The costume change in the middle of the performance was a last minute add
___________.
27. All the metrics shown on the screen did not add _____________ a hundred percent.
28. When we added ____________ the individual flight and hotel costs, it turned out to be far
cheaper than what we had been quoted.
29. We needed to allow ____________ a gap of a couple of hours between the flights.
30. The rules for admission are very strict and do not allow _____________ any exceptions.
31. As children, we were taught never to answer ________ to our teachers, when being told
off.
32. Someone needs to answer ____________ the complete lack of care the nursing staff
provide.
33. At the hospital, they asked me ___________ my family’s health history.
34. As the maps did not detail out small streets, we had to ask __________ for directions.
35. The first week, we asked our neighbours _____________ for some tea.
36. If you drive on the wrong side of the road, you are asking ____________ trouble.
37. At the start of the meeting, I asked everyone ____________ a moment to think about the
objectives.
38. I always meant to ask Indira ___________ for dinner, but could never muster the courage.
39. My wife backed me ______ over my decision to quit my job.
40. Our teacher broke the final project ______ into three separate parts.
41. I need to break these shoes _________ before we run next week.
42. I broke _____ in a rash after our camping trip.
43. The professor called ____ me for a few questions.
44. If everyone chips ____, we can get the kitchen painted by noon.
45. The top and bottom come ______ if you pull hard enough.
46. Your father cut _______ while I was dancing with your uncle.
47. I might drop ______ for tea sometime this week.
48. I tried to get my point _________ to the judge but she would not listen.
49. My sister got back __________ me for stealing her shoes.
50. I went __________ my dream and now I am a published writer.
51. Please go __________ your answers before you submit your test.
52. I have to hand _____________ my essay by Friday.
53. He will soon hand __________ the company to a new owner.
54. As the hotels are full I'll put you _____________for the night.
55. She always takes _______________ for her friends when they're in trouble.
56. She brought _______________ the topic of the budget cuts during the meeting.
57. The taxi drew _____________by the side of the road.
58. She came ______________ the information through a mutual friend.
59. How are you getting________________ with your new neighbours?
60. The bomb went __________ unexpectedly, causing widespread panic.
61. After the heated argument, the two colleagues _____________ and stopped speaking to
each other.
62. Please make way ____________the ambulance; it's an emergency.
63. After a long discussion, they decided to make _____________ their differences and start
fresh.
64. I always put _____ studying until the night before the exam.
65. My boss wants me to focus _______ this project until it’s finished.
66. We need to clear ______ the old furniture and make room _________ the new pieces.
67. Can you turn ________ the TV so we can hear the weather report?
68. The protesters were dispersed _____ the police for blocking traffic.
69. She hung _________ the phone when she saw it was her ex-boyfriend calling.
70. The boss reprimanded the employee __________ being late to the meeting.
71. The dog chased _________ the cat and chased it up a tree.
72. The company decided to downsize its operations and lay _________ some workers.
73. The teacher caught the student for cheating __________ the test.
74. The restaurant was packed ________ customers on Friday night.
75. I need to fill ___________ the car because it’s running out of gas.
76. The company is launching a new advertising campaign ____ promote their products.
77. The party was called _________ due to bad weather.
78. The employee was laid ________ due to budget cuts.
79. The thief got ________ with stealing the valuable jewellery.
80. The kids are looking forward ________ the camping trip this weekend.
81. The singer was cheered ________ by the crowd during the concert.
82. The athlete warmed ________ before the big game.
83. The student turned ________ the essay late and received a lower grade.
84. The family decided to take _____ a DIY project and paint the living room themselves.
85. The children were told to calm down and settle ______ for bedtime.
86. The doctor advised the patient to cut ________ on their sugar intake.
87. The boss asked the employee to take ______ additional responsibilities.
88. The book club members are meeting _________ to discuss the latest novel.
89. The storm forced us to stay indoors and wait _______it.
90. The CEO stepped down ________ his position after the scandal.
91. The teacher handed _____ the test papers and instructed the students to begin.
92. The detective followed ______ on the lead and found the missing item.
93. The athlete pulled ______ a stunning victory in the championship game.
94. The computer technician fixed the issue _______ rebooting the system.
95. The babysitter put the kids ______ bed and sat down to watch some TV.
96. The company is trying to branch _______ into new markets to increase sales.
97. The construction workers tore down the old building to make way ____ the new one.
98. The team captain called _____ the practice due to the rainy weather.
99. The committee will look into the matter and report __________ to the board.
100. The artist came ______ with a new concept for her next exhibition.
101. The security guard chased __________ the thief and caught him.
102. The car broke down on the highway and we had to call ________ assistance.
103. The project manager delegated the task ___ a team member with more experience.
104. The actor backed ______ of the movie at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts.
105. The chef whipped _________ a delicious meal in no time.
106. The dog ran ______ after a squirrel and wouldn’t come back when called.
107. The company plans to phase ______ the old product line and introduce new ones.
108. The real estate agent showed the client several properties ___ they made a decision.
109. The politician came ________ fire for his controversial statements.
110. The students teamed ______ for a group project and worked together to complete it.
111. The hiker set ______ on the trail early in the morning.
112. The comedian cracked ______ the audience with her witty jokes.
113. The teacher told the students to line _______ and wait for their turn.
114. The manager took _______ the project and implemented changes to improve it.
115. The doctor advised the patient to cut _______ on caffeine to help with their sleep.
116. The singer performed a cover ___ a popular song and received a standing ovation.
117. The company decided to spin ______ its division into a separate entity.
118. The musician tuned ______ his guitar before the show.
119. The athlete was let go _______ the team due to poor performance.
120. The writer came up ________ a creative way to end the story.
121. The car sped ______ when it reached the open road.
122. The politician tried to play _______ the controversy surrounding his actions.
123. The children begged their parents to let them stay _______ late for the movie.
124. The athletes went ___________rigorous training to prepare for the competition.
125. The thief slipped _________ in the chaos of the crowded street.
126. The bad news bore ___________heavily on the family.
127. Social movements have the power to bring ___________significant societal change.
128. We have seen a rise __________unemployment due to the economic downturn.
129. The police investigation could break ____________the drug smuggling ring.
130. She was bewildered_____________ the sudden change in his behaviour.
131. The recent economic downturn was a cause __________concern among investors.
132. The climber slipped and almost fell _________the cliff.
133. The situation calls ___________immediate action.
134. The teacher called _____________the students' names for attendance.
135. After hours of negotiation, they finally gave __________to the demands of the union.
136. He was frustrated with the puzzle and decided to give____________.
137. The landlord turned _________the tenants for not paying rent.
138. He turned __________the pancake to cook the other side.
139. She was brought _________by her grandparents after her parents passed away.
140. The harsh criticism brought her ____________reconsider her approach.
141. His success comes _________ hard work and dedication.
142. Upon arrival at the office, she was shown _____________the conference room by the
receptionist.
143. She works ___________the guidance of a senior manager.
144. At first, he didn't agree with our plan, but he eventually came_________.
145. She went ________the store without realising it.