Mr. Smith gradually _____ a knowledge of the subject.
—Is your daughter fond __________ playing the piano?—On the contrary, she's getting tired __________ it.
You have no idea how she finished the relay race __________ her foot wounded so much.
Tired, Jim was fast asleep with his back __________ a big tree.
The majority of people in the town strongly __________ the plan to build a playground for children.
What are you doing out of bed, Tom? You're __________ to be asleep.