US house prices has risen by 12.4% over the 12 months to the end of July, completely ______his plan to buy another apartment.
The average cost of a new house per square meter has _____ by 5% to ₤4000.
He's a good teacher, but his inappropriate manner does tend ______ people.
She kept_____playing computer games the whole time, which resulted____her failure in the exam.
To celebtate her mother’s birthday, she prepared ______ drink and cakes, sharing with neighbours.
The bus drew up______ the road to pick up an old man.