1. Many years ago in a faraway land there lived _____ wise old man.

2. Having _____ the table, Mrs Roberts called the family for supper.

3. I was always taught that it was _____ to interrupt.

4. "To come through with flying colours" means _____ .

5. I chose these curtains because they are my _____ shade of red.

6. As bold as _____ = cheeky, impudent.

7. She walked to the _____ of the swimming pool and jumped in.

8. Trevor has a great _____ for Capri because he spent his honeymoon there.

9. They can only cure him _____ his illness if they operate on him.

10. This wet weather has lasted for three weeks now; _____ rained every single day.

11. Our car _____ in the street so you can see it through the window.

12. I was afraid of mentioning it _____ him.

13. The sign in the cinema asks people _____ smoke.

14. She _____ to work a little bit harder if she's going to pass the exam.

15. With the breakdown of the latest round of talks, a strike must obviously be _____ .

16. The room is quite hot. The oil heater gives _____ .

17. I can't possibly lend you any money; it is quite out of the _____ .

18. It took about twenty minutes _____ to the station.

19. I can't understand how your father managed to _____ that man. He had deceived all the rest of us.

20. Everyone _____ from Andrew has accepted our invitation.

21. She is very proud _____ her son's academic achievements.

22. It was very kind _____ you to help me with the housework.

23. We are looking forward _____ seeing you at the party.

24. They have been married _____ fifteen years.

25. He succeeded _____ passing the final exam.