1. We locked the animals in the cage to _____ them from getting away.

2. Shopping malls account for 60 percent of retail business because they are controlled environments which _____ concerns about the weather.

3. She is very important to him. He wouldn't get _____ without her.

4. You can depend _____ me.

5. Would you _____ passing this book to Sue, please?

6. An enormous _____ of rubbish had built up in the factory yard over the years.

7. Are you aware of the difficulties that lie ahead _____ you?

8. The temperature yesterday was about _____ for the time of year.

9. The three friends all _____ for the same job.

10. Although this disease threatens lives, the _____ of supplies has _____ the progress of medical research.

11. The bus was so late reaching the station that I _____ missed my train.

12. I _____ him about it for more than two days now and I still don't know the answer.

13. "Thank goodness you have come _____ !" she exclaimed in relief.

14. The hotel room was so dirty that I was _____ and complained to the manager.

15. We believe that the cumulative effects of renewed prosperity will _____ expectations.

16. Aunt Ida has never really _____ from her nervous breakdown.

17. He _____ the letter carefully and put it in the envelope.

18. If you have finished your homework, you _____ check through it carefully.

19. They _____ her the truth.

20. The doctor arranged for me to see the _____ at the hospital about the pain in my back.

21. She is very proud _____ her daughter's achievements.

22. We were all surprised _____ the news of their engagement.

23. You must apologize _____ the teacher _____ your behavior.

24. It was very kind _____ you to invite us to your party.

25. He succeeded _____ getting the scholarship despite the tough competition.