1. It was on the top shelf, out of _____ .

2. Buy the new _____ of soap now on sale: it is softer than others!

3. Beware of the people who appear to be enthusiastic _____ your success.

4. Mrs Maudsley always _____ out in a crowd because she wore such large hats.

5. Peter enjoys _____ but doesn't like to walk very far.

6. The managers agreed to _____ the question of payment.

7. The production comes along well, although there were some _____ at the very beginning.

8. Beware _____ people who appear to be enthusiastic about your success.

9. There were no lifeboats on the ship because it was _____ to be unsinkable.

10. He kept the door open by putting a _____ under it.

11. If I can't come back on time, Betty _____ her dinner alone.

12. We got to the theatre just _____ to see the first scene of the play.

13. It was a complete _____ ; I never meant to hurt her!

14. If I had more time, I _____ some of those articles.

15. A director _____ over all his employees.

16. "The answer _____ higher employment is a greater production," the economist said.

17. A young art student acted as our _____ when we visited the National Gallery.

18. I _____ so much last night: I feel terrible.

19. The young girl carefully _____ left and right before crossing the road.

20. "Blood-_____ are urgently required," the spokesman for the hospital said.

21. She is very proud _____ her son's artistic talent.

22. It was very kind _____ you to show us the way to the station.

23. We are looking forward _____ our summer holiday in Italy.

24. They have been living in this house _____ ten years.

25. He succeeded _____ passing the difficult entrance exam.