| 1. The cat _______________ at the dog, ready to flee if it came towards her. | | |
| 2. We _______________ the University of Victoria together about 20 years ago. | | |
| 3. Police have _______________ people at the campground to be careful because a bear has been seen in the area. | | |
| 4. You should _______________ the tires on your car regularly for even wear. | | |
| 5. This rain is really _______________ our progress in painting the exterior of the house. | | |
| 6. The shoestring was invented in England in 1790; before this, all shoes were _______________ with buckles. | | |
| 7. Our seasonal temperatures depend on the amount of heat we _______________ from the sun. | | |
| 8. We only had time to _______________ a quick lunch because we were so busy. | | |
| 9. When two galaxies collide, one galaxy may be _______________ of its gas and dust. | | |
| 10. Depression often _______________ with basic daily activities, such as working, eating and sleeping. | | |
| 11. We've been very _______________ to sell our house with prices so high these days. | | |
| 12. In this job, you will be _______________ to do some occasional overtime. | | |
| 13. The little boy let go of his balloon, and watched it _______________ up into the sky. | | |
| 14. Children need constant _______________ in order develop their self-esteem. | | |