Complete the following sentences using a verb or a verb phrase in the correct form and a preposition if
necessary:
1. A parade was held __________________ the town's bicentenary. 2. A few passengers __________________ that their cabins were too small.
3. Before __________________ further, we must define our terms.
4. David hasn't paid yet - you'd better __________________ him ______. 5. He __________________ many young people to take up the sport.
6. He greeted her __________________ her into the room.
7. It is important to take measures to __________________ the risk of fire.
8. Peter __________________ the news out before we could stop him.
9. Richard __________________ before answering. He didn’t know what to say.
10. She hated her neighbours so much. She even __________________ them.
11. The children __________________ with excitement.
12. The dog __________________ at me and tried to bite my leg.
13. He __________________ his head allowing it to hang in a relaxed uncontrolled way.