The situation has become acutely ______ .
Education in many countries is compulsory________the age of 16.
Only one of our gifted students______to participate in the final competition.
_______ has been a topic of continual geological research.
As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid______________________________________________ we asked.
The word "allocated" in the passage mostly means "______".
Stephanie: "Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?" Scott: "______ "
Supporters of free-market globalization point out that_____________________ .
In spite of her abilities, Laura has been_____________________ overlooked for promotion.
Long ago, women were_________to vote in political elections.
She asked me______I was looking at.