II. Fill the spaces in the following sentences by inserting a verb + down, away or over combination.

1. I offered him part-time work but he...... it......, saying that he’d rather wait for a full-time job.

2. I’m in charge while Smith is away; I .............  ............. from him on June 1.

3. This ring I wear isn’t very valuable but it has been .................  .............in my family for over 200 years.

4. The police caught one thief but the other ...................    .............

5. That old chair would be useful to somebody. If you don’t want it, sell it or ............  .............

6. Here is my letter; would you just .................  it ............. to see if there are any mistakes?

7. There was tremendous excitement in the streets and the shouting didn’t ...................  ............... till after midnight.

8. When she heard the news of the crash she ...............  ........... and cried.

9. The expression “To .................  .............. a new fear means to make a fresh start with the intention of doing better.

10. If passports were .................  ..............  with, travel be much simpler.