1. After the recent series of burglaries, we decided to buy a large watchdog to _____ our house at night.

2. In times of war, every brave soldier is obliged to _____ his country against foreign invaders.

3. The paramedics managed to _____ the driver from the debris of the car, but they couldn’t _____ the passenger, who had been too seriously injured.

4. Before we drive onto the highway, make sure you _____ all items on the roof-rack so that nothing falls off.

5. Wildlife organisations aim to _____ rare species of animals from becoming extinct by _____ them from dangerous situations and _____ safer places for them to live in.

6. It is essential that parents _____ their children emotionally during the most difficult times in their life.

7. During the massive earthquake, a number of old buildings _____ and hundreds of people were _____ by falling debris.

8. My grandfather fought on the front lines in World War II, but he was finally sent home when he was _____ in the leg.

9. Let go of my hand immediately! You’re _____ me with that tight grip!

10. You don't need to be afraid; the dog won’t _____ you at all. It’s actually very friendly.

11. The professional athlete suddenly had a heart attack and _____ onto the track as he was running the final lap.

12. John was in a lot of _____ when he accidentally cut his finger with a sharp knife and had to have the _____ stitched.

13. The powerful hurricane swept through the coast and caused millions of dollars’ worth of _____ to property.

14. I took some medicine and after a couple of days, the dull _____ in my lower back had finally gone.

15. Kelly’s head _____ was quite serious after the fall, so she was immediately taken to the hospital for a scan.

16. I must _____ you about my dog before you enter the yard – it’s very vicious towards strangers.

17. The brave security guards dealt with the armed robbers quickly without _____ any lives of the bystanders.

18. Our neighbours _____ to call the police last night if we didn’t turn the loud music down.

19. The World Wildlife Fund updates its official list of _____ species every year to raise awareness.

20. She heroically _____ her own life to save the young boy from drowning in the rough sea.

21. If you don’t want to get a nasty _____, I suggest you clean and dress that deep wound immediately.

22. Since its discovery, Penicillin has been used to fight many deadly infectious _____.

23. Some tourists suffer from altitude _____ when they arrive at high mountain ski resorts for the first time.

24. It is common for young children to come down with many minor _____ when they first start going to school.

25. Charles had a serious _____ at work involving a forklift, and he was rushed to the hospital.