1. The customers were asked to ___ their shoes ___ before entering the traditional Japanese restaurant to keep the floor clean.

2. Susan is already very busy with her current job, so she decided not to ___ any new responsibilities this month.

3. The video recorder I bought yesterday wasn’t working properly, so I ___ it ___ to the shop for a full refund.

4. Everybody says I ___ my mother because we have the same eyes and a very similar personality.

5. The passengers had to wait over thirty minutes on the runway before the aeroplane finally ___.

6. After retiring from his long career, Steven ___ bowling to keep himself occupied and active.

7. My brother will ___ the family company now that my father has passed away.

8. I was very surprised when I noticed you were gone; why did you ___ without saying goodbye last night?

9. This old furniture ___ too much space in the living room and the kids have nowhere to play.

10. He seemed to be daydreaming and didn’t seem to ___ anything I was saying during the meeting.

11. The police had ___ the highway in search of the escaped prisoner to prevent him from leaving the state.

12. The local funfair was permanently ___ because of its terrible safety record and numerous accidents.

13. The force of the heavy ball hitting his head ___ him out cold for several minutes.

14. The building was unsafe, so they had no choice but to ___ the old warehouse to make room for a park.

15. Cycling on the narrow footpath is strictly prohibited due to the danger of ___ pedestrians.

16. Don't worry about the conflict; the misunderstanding will be ___ as soon as he gets here and explains everything.

17. Students are asked to ___ their lockers at the end of the school year and take all their belongings home.

18. We were detained after school by the teacher in order to ___ the science laboratory after the experiment.

19. Since you are going past the station, could you please ___ me ___ at the railway station on your way?

20. He decided to ___ of college after a big fight with his parents about his chosen major.

21. You wouldn’t believe who ___ yesterday at my place without even calling first!

22. I feel it's unfair; why do I always get the blame ___ everything that goes wrong in this office?

23. The whole country was deeply shocked ___ the President’s sudden and unexpected death last night.

24. Both political parties put the blame ___ each other ___ the total collapse of peace negotiations.

25. Jane’s friends were very envious ___ her sudden rise to fame and fortune after the movie's success.