1. Our company cannot give you a discount unless you buy our products ______ large quantities.
2. Everyone was laughing ______ the actions of the funny character in the comedy.
3. Before Mrs. Smith was made General Manager, this business was nearly ______ its last legs.
4. Students have to cope ______ a much heavier workload in their final year of high school.
5. He enjoyed playing songs ______ his trumpet, even though he knew he was not very good at it.
