They accused John _______ robbing the bank. The court sentenced him _______ 5 years _______ jail.

There are many different ways _______ comparing the economy of one nation _______ that of another.

_______ my opinion, Peter is not really clever _______ solving problems.

By the time you near your last few reps, your muscles should be thoroughly ______

My friend and I always keep _______ touch by mail. When I get a letter, I usually write _______ immediately.

Flowers explode with colour, tree trunks pulse with thick veins of sap, stones appear almost like living cells in the tired/drowsy heat of the mid-afternoon sun.

I can go _______ my own. You needn’t come _______ me.

After losing the game, the coach came to the press conference looking and sounding emotionally drained/drowsy.

At first I was very angry _______ his behaviors but later when he apologized _______ doing like that I forgave him.

John said that he was sorry _______ shouting _______ you.

She retired early _______ account _______ ill health. Now, she lives _______ retirement.

Television is an effective means _______ communication. People, young and old alike, are fond _______ watching TV _______ their free time.

- Do you get tired _______ answering the same questions every day?

     - No, I am interested _______ my work.

I thought you had paid _______ the rent _______ the end of last year.

I quite sympathize _______ you for your losses _______ the stock market!

Before the race, he was fine. But afterwards he was exhausting/worn out.

I tried to watch the news on TV, but I was too tired/tiring to stay awake.

I’m really angry _______ John for his total lack _______ responsibility _______ work.

He was driving through the night, and he arrived in an exhausted/exhausting state.

He said nothing, and Alice had no choice but to follow him as they began their weary/tired trek across the wide, empty beach.

Unfortunately, he was hopeless _______ being _______ time. He was reprimanded by a teacher _______ being late.

She was drowsy/worn out with the wine, so her husband drove them home.

She was drowsy/weary from years and years of housework.

The troops were already jet-lagged/fatigued from the long-forced march.

John is the person standing _______ the window, next to the woman _______ the long blonde hair,

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

He provided the solution _______ our financial situation. We were grateful _______ him _______ being so kind.

She is the cause _______ all his problems. She often makes him be worried _______ what she has done.

When we arrived _______ the village, the only hotel in the area was still _______ construction so we had to spend the night in a small inn.

This company has a(n) ______ of around £10 million a year.

I have a reason _______ doing that although my parents do not approve _______ my work. I think they may agree _______ me when I give an explanation to them.

My relationship with Mary is wonderful. I have still been _______ contact _______ her since we left high school. Although sometimes her ideas are different _______ mine, we are best friends.