His jokes seemed to ______ a treat with his audience, if their laughter was any indication.

People who take on a second job inevitably ….. themselves to greater stress.

My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but he ______ to the occasion wonderfully.

He built up a successful business but it was all done ______ of his health.

You and your big mouth! It was supposed to be a secret. You _____ her!

______ is over your head is just an exaggeration because you have well prepared for it over the years.

You should accept the Nokia mobile phone as a 16–birthday present from your parents delightedly. Don’t ______.

There are ______ that not only governments but also individuals should join hand to tackle.

The press thought the sale manager would be depressed by his dismissal but he just ______.

You look really tired. You could ______ a week’s holiday, I think.

I'm going on business for a week, so I'll be leaving everything _________.

The incident happening last week left her ______ confused and hurt.

Failing to submit the proposal on time was _____ for Tom.

Tim: "Let me wash the vegetable while you're preparing the meat."

- Linda: “______.”

Your sister has lost an awful lot of weight. She must have been on a diet, ______?

….I heard the phone ring, I didn’t answer it.