Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. arise
2. occupied with
3. defer to
4. at pains
5. showed

1. We will ___ (= agree to) whatever the committee decides.
2. Call this number if any unforeseen emergency should ___.
3. She ___ no emotion at the verdict.
4. Only half her time is ___ politics.
5. I have been ___ (= try very hard) to emphasize the positive aspects of discipline.

The answer key
1. defer to
2. arise
3. showed
4. occupied with
5. at pains