During the campaign when Lincoln was first a(n)________ for the Presidency, the slaves on the far-off plantations, miles from any railroad or large city or daily newspaper, knew what the issues involved were.

While Tom is traveling around the world, he often______enough local languages to get by.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

   David was deported on account of his expired visa. He ______ it renewed.

A good leader should not be conservative, but rather ______ to new ideas.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is trying to ________ himself with US President President Donald Trump and impress Australian voters.

The authorities have shown no signs of _______ to the kidnappers’ demands.

Attempts must be made to ______ the barriers of fear and hostility which divide the two communities.

The child has no problem reciting the poem; he has ______ it to memory.

Only one person who can provide the best solution to the question will be promoted and ______ a financial grant.

After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached the final round of the tournament.

Tom_______things round the house, which is annoying.

The bombardment from the sea and air  ______ large parts of the city.

Residents were warned not to be extravagant with water, ______ the low rainfall this year.

The party leader travelled the length and_____of the country in an attempt to spread his message.           

If we didn’t  ______ any measures to protect whales, they would disappear forever.

As the years passed, Joe’s memories of his terrible experience _____ away, and he began to lead a normal life again.