The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather________ the helplessness of the crew at sea.

The little boy is dirty from head to foot because he ___ in the mud all morning.        

Whoever leaves the room last must ______ that all the lights are turned off.

Babies enjoy ______ before they go to sleep.

You ____ television. Why not do something more active?     

To avoid            on how to use the word, you’d better refer to a dictionary.

He prefers _____books at home rather than ______TV.

—Will $ 2,000 _______ the cost of the trip?
—I’m afraid not. Perhaps I need another $500.   

I regret _____ you that Tom failed to pass the driving test and that he really regretted ______ your advice on practicing more.

The way he thought of _________ living is to work for them.