One in three businesses could ________ and have to close as a result of the coming recession.

I’m getting concerned about the quality of Ana’s work. She seems quite ________ at times.

What would you like for breakfast? ________ eggs?

I get nervous speaking in public – the words come out too fast and I end up ________.

We had such a relaxing time in Thailand. We mostly________ on the beach.

Unfortunately, a third of the factory employees are going to be ________ next month.

I’m afraid Mr Peters is off sick today so we will need to ________ your meeting ’til next week.

Reports say the fighting ________ to the west of the city early this morning.

Scientists are working on developing antibiotics using the ________organisms found in soil.

This project is ________ most of my time at the moment. I wish I could get it finished!

I hear you keep bees. How many ________ do you have?

Calum’s been working a lot of extra hours recently. I ________ he’s hoping for a promotion.

Marta sometimes________ unfriendly but she’s actually just shy.

We knew there must be something wrong with the car when the engine started to________!

Richard’s able to work from home because he’s ________ editor.

I’m not afraid of flying but ________ does make me feel a bit nervous.

Tony’s so lazy – he ________ around the house.

Can you understand these instructions? I’ve tried but they’ve completely________ me!

I wish my neighbour wouldn’t let his dog bark so much – it’s really ________!

My brother releases animals that were________ in captivity back into their natural habitats.

Our holiday resort was disappointing – it was quite ________ and many businesses were closed.

Do you have some ________ so I can weigh the ingredients for this cake?

In the 17th century many people had no access to education and were ________ as a result.

According to this article, the ________ of living here is worse now than it was a decade ago when it comes to goods and services.