Directions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in exercise 1. 1) The White House hopes to __________ the media’s attention away from foreign policy issues. 2) I didn’t realize putting on a play __________ so much work. 3) Once we’ve had the disease, we’re __________ for life. 4) He did not fully __________ the significance of signing the contract. 5) Don’t believe all the __________ you hear. 6) They have learned to struggle against __________. 7) Our political institutions are in __________ evolution. 8) Is it really necessary to __________ experiments on animals? 9) The colour of your eyes is __________ by the colours of your parents’ eyes. 10) They __________ considerable influence within the school.