The firm chose to make many older employees _______ rather than accept a cut in profits.

This manual has instructions on how to ____ the sewing machine.

The speaker might have a reputation for being very ____, but she’s clearly not convincing this audience.

We now _____ business in over one hundred branches across the country.

Having already appointed two new secretaries, the firm is now advertising one further _____ in the sales department.

The longer you _____, the less likely it is that you will meet the deadline.

I’m trying to be more _____ with my shopping, by using coupons and hunting bargains.

Due to the _____ of his errors, I demand that he is dismissed from this organisation immediately.

Examination rules specify that students are _____ leave the hall only after receiving permission from one of the exam administrators.

This time next week we will _____ for all of our exams except for English.

Look at all the cracks in the walls. The house looks like it’s _____ collapsing.

She’s taken the test twice and failed, but this time she’s studied so hard that she’s ______. I’m certain.

It _____ tomorrow. The weather forecast predicted sunny weather.

When is the meeting _____ place?

Female deer _____ their young from predators by hiding them in long grass.

Donkeys have a(n) _____, affectionate nature and are good pets for young children.

Whether the initiative has a profitable outcome _____ how prepared a sizeable minority of the conservationists are to compromise.

By interfering with fragile food chains, intensive commercial fishing _____ to the extinction of marine life.

Our teacher might not badger us into doing our homework, but he never lets us _____ around in the classroom.

I hope you two enjoy _____ on your trip to New York.

These lizards may seem lazy now, but when the weather is warmer _____ that they do is run around all day.

_____ the supporters of animal rights have ever voted to adopt such drastic measures before.

Let’s take a trip in a hot-air balloon. _____ of exploring the area.

There are _____ birds here to reach a reliable conclusion on their migration habits.

The four fossils belonged to a different skeleton, but _____ was from the same type of dinosaur.

Is there _____ work left for us to do or can we leave in a bit?

A: Would you like to visit the aquarium or maybe check out the new exhibition at the local art gallery after work? B: _____ . I’m so tired that I’m going to go straight home.

If a reader wants to subscribe to our online magazine, _____ should fill out the online form.

I forgot to tell you that Casey called you _____ day.

In the past you would find Turkish restaurants only in the town centre, but now they seem to be _____.

The coffee I make is more flavourful because I buy freshly roasted beans and then _____ them myself.

The ripe berries added to the cream sauce _____ the irresistible aroma of this appetising dessert.

Despite the innumerable health benefits of eating raw garlic, many people are put off by its _____ smell.

The unique combination of spices gives Himalayan style curry a _____ taste.

When Sheila found out they would be paying her _____ for the job position, she turned down the offer.

If I were you, I wouldn’t present a _____ idea at such an important meeting.

____ Kevin _____ a lot of fast food for dinner before he learnt to cook?

I was sure that Paul _____ for his behaviour to his teacher eventually.

The Prime Minister _____ the conference but was unable to due to ill health.

I ______ a camel twice before my trip to Egypt last year.

Back in those days, the milkman _____ fresh milk to each house daily.

I _____ we could go on an excursion if you feel like it.

The problem with Jerry was that he _____ his responsibilities at work. I think that’s the reason he was fired.

The two men had been hiking in the mountains for three days when the avalanche _____.

This recipe _____ created by the ancient Greeks.

This book, _____ by an award-winning chef, has a great deal of nutritional information about veganism.

A man with short blonde hair was seen _____ the building at 6 a.m.

_____ over 200 people at the charity event tonight.

The advertisers _____ us that their proposal would work.

Mark could _____ in the accident, but fortunately he escaped with a few scratches.

It is not always possible to _____ someone who has lost a family member.

Negative thoughts can become a habit which gradually _____ people’s energy.

There is growing evidence that working in an office, which results in a(n) _____ lifestyle, is to blame for many serious health problems.

The journalist’s questions left the young politician _____ . It seemed like he didn’t know what to say.

It is suspected that the presence of a highly _____ substance was the reason the fire spread so quickly.

The factory workers were angry, questioning how they could continue to take _____ in their work with all the recent cuts to their wages.

The new sewing machine we bought _____, so we took it back to the shop.

The computer technician _____ me that he would fix my laptop.

Gregory _____ down the stairs so that his parents wouldn’t hear him.

An additional revision session is offered to students who are _____ about next week’s exams.

The lecturer _____ his point with a selection of charts and diagrams.

The residents were left feeling _____ and angry when their questions remained unanswered.

My parents are waiting for their retirement, when they can relax and enjoy the fruits of their _____.

The meeting, which was attended by individuals from several countries, ended in a _____ in communication.

Everybody is used to Kelly’s unique sense of fashion and doesn’t even _____ when she wears something eccentric.

The governor was born and _____ in Louisiana and has lived there his whole life.

The second wildlife documentary of the series is _____ as informative.

This is quite possibly _____ idea we’ve heard today.

The coach told his team that their efforts were nowhere near _____ they should have been.

The older you get, _____ responsibilities you have.

Tina’s graduation get-together was not _____ we thought it would be.

Joe is _____ of the two siblings.

Everybody thought that his speech was _____ exciting. a. b. c. d.