1. The father was furious at the son but was ________ by the mother.

2. A large number of people are ________ every year by malaria.

3. The Union Ministry has decided that patrols will be increased along the border to ________ smugglers.

4. The judge promised to ________ the matter himself.

5. He ________ smoking at his wife’s request.

6. The gangster made a ________ attack on the hapless villagers.

7. The meeting was held at a ________ hall.

8. When they found that further resistance was useless, they decided to ________

9. The police ________ the robbers and arrested them.

10. The dishonest cashier ________ with ten thousand rupees.