Total immersion in English is critical to language learning, because this helps build familiarity. For this reason, educators recommend that learners _________ the target language as often as possible.  

The driver got out of his car just before the train slammed it. He stated to the authorities that he _____________ the instructions from his car's newly installed GPS when he entered the railway. 

One popular homework assignment given to college students is to write an essay. An essay has many purposes. For instance, an essay _________ be an argument or explanation to something to complete a task.  

Berry Good specializes in creating beautiful fruit bouquets. They come in a variety of designs and sizes. So consider ____________ a fruit bouquet for your next special occasion. You won't regret it! 

Fearing that her store might go under, Amy decided to curb expenses and forgo any plans for expansion. If she ______________ about going bankrupt, the store would have opened a new branch this summer.  

Jessy eagerly seeks feedback after every performance. She really wants people to tell her what they think of her singing. She believes it is necessary that she _________ to public opinion.

John is always stressed and complaining about his kids, his job and his marriage life even when things are fine. His therapist suggests that he avoid ______________ unnecessarily to reduce anxiety.

The Cabinet member’s resignation was not a total shock; rumors of his imminent departure _____________ the rounds in Washington for a week when the news report came out about his bribery scandal.

I have had the opportunity to look your essays over carefully, and I’d like to say that they show considerable promise, ___________ your youth and lack of experience in this genre.

His cousin, Coyle, said that he felt sympathy for Phil, to be sure, but because of his own recent health problems he could not agree ___________ his dying cousin. Phil felt his heart sink.