The engines of the ship were out of order and the bad weather ______ the helplessness of the crew at sea.

 Good afternoon. I’m ______to inquire about the four-bedroom house you ______ in the newspaper.

From facts, scientists have_______ that more energy is being absorbed from the sun, throwing the earth’s energy “out of balance”.

He is very ___________ his ugly appearance.

A government official was murdered last Friday and the police are collecting information that is        to the case.