Some governments ___ people who criticize them by putting those people in prison.

After playing the same video game for hours, Amir was excited to ___ on a fresh experience with the new game he had bought.

Mark’s aunt ___ him for cleaning up his bedroom several weeks in a row without being asked.

Lila knew the idea that Maria would move back was an ___; Maria was living in Arizona for good now.

During the meeting with Harrison, the principal said, “I ___ you to make good choices so we do not have to have this conversation again.”

After starting the race in last place, Harmony pulled off an ___ first-place finish.

Daniela meditated before bed to ___ the worries of the day and calm her mind.

The students worked on an anti-bullying campaign because they hated the pain bullying ___ on their classmates.

Joel thought he was ready to ask his grandparents for a new skateboard, but, when it was time to ask, he  ___.