1. You had better keep a box of matches _____ in case the lights go out again.

2. I do my best to practise the piano every day _____ it is difficult sometimes.

3. I want to see all of you here tomorrow morning at nine o'clock without _____ .

4. He put the two letters into the wrong envelopes _____ mistake.

5. I know he is slow _____ understand, but you have to be patient with him.

6. Stick this _____ on the parcel that says 'Fragile'.

7. She'll never part _____ her precious possessions.

8. The other day I came _____ a really beautiful old house in Birmingham.

9. He decided to _____ a party to celebrate his birthday.

10. A soldier has to learn to carry _____ orders as soon as they are given.

11. The judge stated that he would _____ no further delays and ordered the trial to proceed.

12. I can't afford a TV so we'll just have to do _____ one for the moment.

13. He has a very _____ temper and often says things he regrets later.

14. The police _____ the kidnapper from escaping by blocking all exits.

15. When he heard the news he went completely _____ .

16. The firemen brought several long _____ to reach those trapped on the roof.

17. Perhaps some other boys will come _____ , too.

18. After a day of housework I am totally _____ .

19. It's nearly two years since I last _____ to a dentist.

20. Come to see me at five o'clock. I _____ ready with my work by that time.

21. Many people are _____ to the idea of building a new airport in this area.

22. He was _____ of shoplifting and had to appear in court.

23. The success of the project is _____ to the hard work of the entire team.

24. It’s no use _____ about the results until they are officially announced.

25. The new manager is very _____ ; she always arrives ten minutes before the meeting starts.