1 . The progress of the project was slow because of a ________ (short) of skilled workers. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . We have made ________ (adjust) to our price and give you a special discount of 3 per cent. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . Kalan called his ________ (assist), Hashim, to take over his work while he went out. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . The young man is always so helpful that he treats others with ________ (generous). (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . Please ________ (sure) that all lights are switched off when you leave the office. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . Team leaders must make sure that all members get over their natural desire to avoid the ________ (embarrass) associated with making mistakes. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . Teenagers should try to be ________ (depend) of their parents, doing something on their own. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . What a city —— a city that was able to rebuild itself after the earthquake that______ (occur) in 1906. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . How glad I am to be invited ______(attend) such an important meeting. (所给词的适当形式填空)

10 . Nina and Mary were in the kitchen, ______(clean) up after dinner. (所给词的适当形式填空)