Though he was very excited about being elected as the president of the student association, many extra responsibilities have been _______________________ him ever since then. 2. The doctor, having no knowledge that I ______________________________ this particular drug, prescribed the medicine. 3. It’s understandable that, without any support, a 16-year-old can easily ________________________ in a committee of people in their forties. 4. It is hoped that some new high-tech companies will ______________________________ this small, old town to encourage loans for building houses and factories. 5. It doesn’t ________________________ to buy that expensive coat when these cheaper ones are just as good. 6. A few years later, Franklin got married, started his own printing shop, and was __________________________ a successful young businessman.