Complete using the correct form of the words given.
miss
lie
loose
divide
shortage
lack
decrease
lose
lay
reduce
1. I’ve lost weight and this skirt is too ……………………………. for me to wear.
2. You won’t believe what happened. I ……………………………. the plane!
3. Karen has …………………………. her passport and can’t leave the country until she finds it.
4. There has been a ……………………………. of water this summer and as a result, we aren’t
allowed to water our gardens.
5. A ……………………………. of calcium in his diet didn’t allow him to develop strong bones.
6. The teacher ……………………………. the students into four groups.
7. During the summer sales, many shops ……………………………. their prices by up to 60%.
8. The national debt has ……………………………. by one percent this year.
9. Craig is ……………………………. down because he’s not feeling very well.
10. I suggest you ………………. the blanket on the ground before we sit down and have our
picnic.
11. How can I trust you? You’ve ……………………………. to me so many times.