The past two years ________ a sharp rise in oil price，which adds to the burden of auto transportation industry.

— Could I have the small table by the window?— Sorry, sir. It ______ in advance.

I ______ him in time, otherwise he would have fallen off the bike.

In our childhood, we were often _______ by Grandma to pay attention to our table manners.

 ______ of danger in the street at night, she had to go home with a friend ____ her.