1. My parents offered _______________ for my trip to Europe if I promise to go to university when I come back.

2. Pauline denies _______________ a crush on Eddie but it's sooooooo obvious that she has the hots for him.

3. Cultural assistants are prohibited from _______________ students in the program.

4. Many people say that Canadians tend _______________ slightly more reserved than Americans.

5. My little brother wouldn't admit _______________ my iPod without my permission even though my friend saw him do it.

6. Everyone tries to avoid _______________ taxes any way they can.

7. I have such a bad memory that I always send email messages to myself to remind myself _______________ stuff.

8. My coach is urging me _______________ for the top team but I don't know if I'm good enough.

9. My friend recommends _______________ at this restaurant because the food is great and the prices are reasonable.

10. If you happen _______________ downtown later on, you should check out the big sale at the Bay Centre.

11. We might have to delay _______________ the new computers until we have a bit more money.

12. Your cat appears _______________ limping – I wonder if its paw is hurt.

13. You risk _______________ your girlfriend if you keep on putting her down all the time.

14. The government is struggling _______________ the debt in the face of a declining economy.

15. Everyone is looking forward to _______________ Puri in her wedding gown.

16. I dread _______________ essays. I'm just not good at organizing my thoughts.

17. The company is threatening _______________ staff if productivity doesn't improve.

18. We have arranged _______________ the city bus to the ferry because it's way cheaper.