1. The project required the total ______ of the old bridge in order to build something else in its place.

2. Although he spoke about the matter for a long time, his message did not really ______ clearly.

3. He was in ______ about accepting the offer as he found it very difficult to make a decision.

4. As the pain in my foot slowly ______, I was able to walk to the bus.

5. "Remember to wear sunscreen whenever you are ______ to the sun," Ms Lim reminded us.