This young tree could not have been damaged by accident: I believe it was done __________.

She began to feel nervous when the train pulled up at the _____ between Austria and Yugoslavia.

The local tourist bureau will send you _____ about hotels in the area.

The finance minister has not been so _____since he raised taxes to such a high level.

It was a long time before the cut on my hand _____ completely.

 The workers went on strike because they thought their wages were too _________. 

After his prolonged dive in search of the ring he emerged from the water _______.

______ of money prevented us from taking a holiday this year.

The sky looks lighter. I think the weather is ______.

 I cannot undo the _____ in this piece of string.

Could you please _______ an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith?

You should iron out the ______ in that dress.

If we can _____ our present difficulties, then everything should be all right.

Violent programmes on television may have a bad _____ on children.

He often forgets to do what he has been told and is scolded for being ______.

We were so late that  we _____ had time to catch the train.

He must give us more time, ______ we shall not be able to make a good job of it.

According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary.

Tom was a highly ______ teacher who took his duties seriously but he had neither the personality nor ability to achieve much success.

If you study hard, you ___________________ the exam.

They haven’t kept in touch with each other ………………