Verb Usage - SAT Prep

I am receiving a scholarship, so the efforts I made to succeed _______ finally paying off!

Each one of Shakespeare's history plays, including Henry V and Richard III, _____ on a single British ruler.

Many factors, such as SAT scores and GPA, __________ the college acceptance, and no one factor makes the final decision.

All around us as far as we can see _____ the charming orange roofs of Florence, Italy.

Here in the application packet _____ the forms we need to fill out to apply for financial aid.

Because a cycle of lunar phases ________ 29.5 days, it's possible to see two full moons in a month.

Color runs, races in which participants end up covered in paint, ___________ popularity in recent years.

Most staff members of the soon-to-be-bankrupt company ______ their resumes in preparation for their future job search.

Jim's winter coat, which he has worn for many years, ___________ little protection from the harsh weather.

Though I look forward to graduation, there _____ a few things I know I'll miss about high school.

The darkening of the moon that occurred during historical solar eclipses _____ often explained as an act of the gods.

The number of bands from the city of Austin ______ impressive when you consider how relatively small the city is.

In a clear sky over the lit up runway ____ several huge jets that smoothly deliver passengers to their destination.

Arching their backs _____ one common sign cats present when they feel that their safety is threatened.

The movie loses its suspense when the main character ____________who his secret admirer is within the first half hour.