| 1. People who have low self-esteem are more likely to _______________ than those who are more self-confident. | | |
| 2. If we _______________ even a part of the assembly process, we will save thousands of dollars in addition to increasing production. | | |
| 3. She went to the party _______________ by her ex-boyfriend. | | |
| 4. It was _______________ that Pat would get injured because of his interest in extreme sports. | | |
| 5. The beaver was Canada's first natural resource to be _______________ by the Europeans. | | |
| 6. Recent conflicts in the area seem to have endangered _______________ for a peaceful settlement between the two ethnic groups fighting for power. | | |
| 7. The plane is about an hour behind _______________ due to poor weather. | | |
| 8. When it first made its appearance, _______________ energy was advertised as a clean, safe alternative to coal and gas. | | |
| 9. Breast cancer can often be cured if it is _______________ early. | | |
| 10. There was a serious traffic accident on the highway this morning, involving at least four _______________, including a school bus. | | |