1. The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing (represent) different countries.
2. Some manage to break through and go on to become big businesses.
3. Many people say they work too hard and that is why so many of their marriages break up.
4. Fire has caused severe damage to the contents (content) of the building.
5. We must see that there is no gap in our defense(defend).
6. John wanted to go to the lake and fish to his heart’s content.
7. Given (give)that I don’t earn that much, I must be careful with my money.