The increasing number of cars on the road _______ traffic. This was the reason why we couldn’t get here on time.

 ---This is the seat for the disabled.--- Oh, sorry. I ____________ that.

(2014·河北高三教学质量监测)While working outdoors，Linda was________by the heat and fell to the ground，unconscious.

Jane got up at 7, dressed and made herself up, and then        herself in the mirror before going to work.

My uncle _______ from the government as a result of his poor health.