1. _____ scientists have observed increased pollution in the water supply.

2. They _____ for you for more than two hours now.

3. Hugh Jones never married, choosing to remain _____ all his life.

4. I would help Jane in her shopping if she _____ me.

5. After the party the children _____ allowed to finish off the _____ sandwiches and cakes.

6. The programme of reconstruction in the city centre is now _____ .

7. I am very _____ in information about your company's holidays.

8. This is the oldest building _____ the village.

9. Your brother is much taller _____ you.

10. Everybody _____ me for the accident.

11. This warm coat will protect you _____ the cold.

12. I'm disgusted _____ your behaviour!

13. Our company is a small organization with only a few _____ .

14. "_____ is a very good all-round exercise," the doctor told Susan.

15. It happened _____ we were asleep last Friday night.

16. Many _____ crafts such as weaving are now being revived.

17. He wrote everything that _____ about it.

18. We _____ an excellent concert last night.

19. It took Western economies many years to _____ from the oil crisis of the mid-70s.

20. I'm really angry with the way I've been treated. I've had it up to _____ with it.

21. She is very _____ of her success in the competition.

22. My mother is the person _____ I admire most in my life.

23. You should pay more attention _____ what the teacher is saying.

24. We decided to go for a walk _____ the heavy rain.

25. He has worked for this company _____ ten years.