The fall in the cost of living is directly related _______ the drop in the oil price.[ ]

Thank you so much for ________ me find my book.

Mr. Smith, would you please speak a little more ________?—Sorry! I thought you could follow me.

I called you last night, but no one answered me.—Oh, I________ a shower.

The baseball is on the floor, ______ the bookcase and the desk.[ ]