2. With the help of historians, a lot of folk stories were preserved (preserve).
3. His application (apply) to the court for bail has been refused.
4. It is essential that your diet is varied and balanced (balance).
5. The proposal (propose) has not yet passed the discussion stage.
6. Families are limited (limit) to four free tickets each.
7. This book makes a significant contribution (contribute) to literature.
8. The spy attempted to escape(escape) to a neighbouring country.
9. It was a time when people weren’t so concerned about health.
