1. The ancient ruins are thought ______ by a massive earthquake centuries ago.

2. You ______ the window; the air conditioning was on all afternoon!

3. It is imperative that the witness ______ the truth in court tomorrow.

4. Had it not been for your help, I ______ the deadline last week.

5. Not only ______ the project on time, but they also stayed under budget.

6. I’d sooner you ______ your muddy shoes outside before coming in.

7. The professor is believed ______ on a groundbreaking new theory for years.

8. ______ the truth, she felt a great sense of relief.

9. I ______ that movie last night, but I fell asleep halfway through.

10. Under no circumstances ______ the laboratory without wearing protective gear.

11. If the government ______ the crisis earlier, the economy wouldn't be in this state.

12. The suspect denied ______ near the bank at the time of the robbery.

13. Little ______ that his best friend was planning a surprise party for him.

14. My boss suggested that the meeting ______ until everyone could attend.

15. The bridge is reported ______ due to safety concerns discovered yesterday.

16. By this time tomorrow, the results ______ on the official website.

17. I would rather you ______ so much noise while I was trying to sleep last night.

18. Only after the final whistle blew ______ the magnitude of their victory.

19. He eventually got his house ______ by a professional company after the storm.

20. There are rumored ______ major disagreements within the political party.

21. I ______ to the party if I had been invited.

22. ______ the report, he went home to get some rest.

23. It’s high time the kids ______ their own laundry.

24. I remember ______ to that museum as a child, but I don't remember the details.

25. Rarely ______ a student so dedicated to their studies as Sarah.