Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words from the list below.

1. The maple leaf can be seen everywhere in Canada. As a result, it is often seen in paintings, woven into clothing, and painted on buildings. It is a that many people easily identify with the country. It's even on the flag.
2. No one is sure of the of the rising pollution levels in False Creek. This may be just a temporary rise. If so, it is not important.
3. The fire raged up one side of the mountain and down the other. Many houses were destroyed. It was a terrible .
4. The school ordered a large of new desks to replace the old broken desks that students had been using for years.
5. The outdoor club is trying hard to increase . It is very important that they get more people involved in their activities.
6. Many young people have difficulty adjusting to living in student residences. Most of these young people have never had so much and don't always know how to take care of themselves.
7. The military will all of their troops at the end of the year. They don't plan to leave any troops on the ground.
8. Taylor Swift is one of my favourite . She has a beautiful voice and her songs lyrics are often quite meaningful.
9. After you finish reading the novel, you must write a . Keep it short and only include the main ideas.
10. I plan to do a lot of horseback riding this summer, so I'm going to buy a good pair of cowboy . I want a strong leather sole and a big heel.