1. It’s extremely dangerous to ___ people on the head as it can cause permanent brain damage.

2. The small child was viciously ___ by a stray dog and had to be rushed to the hospital.

3. She is a very polite person and never ___ on the door before entering someone's office.

4. Some football hooligans started to ___ each other after the match, so the police had to intervene.

5. He received a severe ___ on the head during the fight, which left him unconscious for hours.

6. The old church clock in the village square began to ___ ten just as we arrived.

7. The ___ demanded one million dollars as ransom for the safe release of their ___.

8. A ___ quickly snatched the old lady’s handbag from her arm and ran into the crowded market.

9. The ___ responsible for breaking into the flat next door while the family was away have finally been caught.

10. After the alarm went off, the bank ___ escaped through the fire exit with a bag of cash.

11. Most of the gang’s ___ were vulnerable old people living on their own in isolated areas.

12. The escaped ___ was caught by the local authorities within 24 hours of his breakout.

13. When you travel to busy tourist spots, always be wary of ___, who can steal your wallet in a second.

14. Jack the Stabber is currently one of the country’s most wanted ___ due to his violent history.

15. I completely ___ to turn off the TV last night, so it was left on all night long.

16. It’s incredibly cruel to ___ pets because they rely entirely on their owners for food and care.

17. Why is Jill ___ Bill today? Aren’t they talking to each other after the argument?

18. I don’t want people to know I was involved in this project, so please ___ my name from the credits.

19. I’ve accidentally ___ the concert tickets upstairs. Could you please go up and get them?

20. I have to buy a new ___ book as I’m absolutely ___ at cooking even the simplest meals.

21. There has been a very ___ change in his behavior since he started his new job.

22. My friend was in for an ___ surprise when he saw that his house had been ___ while he was on vacation.

23. The food at the new Italian restaurant was ___, but the service was unfortunately awful.

24. I can’t stand this ___ summer heat anymore! I definitely have to buy an air-conditioner.

25. This rare disease is still ___, so it is ___ to be extra careful with hygiene.