1. ______ more responsible in her work, she wouldn’t have lost her job last month.

2. I wish you ______ making so much noise! I just need to relax for a while after a long day.

3. The burglar crept through the house and didn’t turn on the lights ______ be seen by the neighbours.

4. He’s always boasting ______ his children’s success at school whenever we meet for coffee.

5. During the interview, the teacher wanted to know where ______ before I moved to this city.

6. It was ______ frightful accident that I’ll never forget the scene as long as I live.

7. Would you ______ a luxury yacht to travel around the world if you were rich?

8. ______ Cathy tried hard to catch up with the leaders, she didn’t manage to win the race.

9. Many small businesses have ______ permanently because of the recent financial crisis.

10. The hijackers kept the pilot as a ______ on board the plane to ensure their demands were met.

11. I won’t ______ your behaving in this rude way in my house! Please stop immediately!

12. Mary is not always ______ for her appointments; she’s often late at times.

13. A good way to ______ your English speaking skills is to visit an English-speaking country.

14. I said hello to Jill when I saw her at the mall, but she ______ me completely.

15. A true and good friend should ______ you whatever happens, through thick and thin.

16. The two global companies are ______ with each other to gain the construction contract.

17. Lucy has been under considerable ______ lately because she has a lot of personal problems to solve.

18. I think Meryl should ______ responsibility for the company’s financial problems since she is the CEO.

19. I usually disagree ______ my brother ______ the best way to solve this family problem.

20. You should apply ______ the institution ______ a scholarship before the deadline.

21. Please don't argue ______ your parents ______ such small and unimportant things.

22. If you are not satisfied, you should complain ______ the manager ______ the poor service.

23. Many residents went to the office to complain ______ the noise from the construction site.

24. The patient began to complain ______ a sharp pain in his chest after the surgery.

25. He decided to apply ______ a new job because he wanted a higher salary.