Exercise 1: Choose the most suitable option to complete each sentence.

Select the best phrase to complete each sentence. Use each option ONLY ONCE.

Police failed to break up

Two countries have already pulled out

They decided to surrender

Military action was taken to put down

The leader intends to take over

Terrorists tried to blow up

I was not surprised to hear that war

After receiving instructions to stand down,

We hope that both parties will carry out _

Attempts to overthrow