(i) The Principal has authority ........ his students.

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The correct words to fill in the blanks with are:

1. The principal has authority over his students.

2. His lack of judgment resulted in our financial loss.

3. Overwork will tell upon her health.

4. The manager has to account for the loss.

5. The ship appeared on the horizon.

6. The police broke up the demonstration.

7. The match has been called off.

8. First the roof gave in and then the walls.

Most of the sentences above make use of a phrasal verb, which is a verb combined with another element, such as a preposition or an adverb.
In some cases, such as numbers 1 and 2, it is just a matter of common sense, not really phrasal verbs.
It is common to use "over" before indicating who is subjected to someone's authority. (number 1)
It is also common to use "in" when expressing the result of something. (number 2)
The prepositions "on" an "at" are often used with "horizon". (number 5)
To tell upon - means to have an effect over something.
To account for - to explain, through a record, transactions related to money.
To break up - means to disperse or disintegrate.
To call off - to cancel something.
To given in - to fall down due to physical pressure, such as due to heavy rain.