1. I wanted to go home but my girlfriend ________ on going to a nightclub.

2. Please don't mention it ________ my husband, but I paid $10 for this hat.

3. My uncle was ________ by a gang of terrorists last week.

4. You have a new baby-son? ________!

5. The Chairman was so angry with the committee that he decided to ________ from it.

6. Don't be so sure ________ yourself.

7. She usually buys her eggs ________ the dozen.

8. The heavy rainstorms ________ more than five days.

9. He was very upset by the ________ of his English examination.

10. The fact that the office was totally disorganized was more indication of the ________ of the new manager and of the ________ of the person who had admired him.

11. Scientists have discovered a close ________ between smoking and several serious diseases.

12. Don't blame me ________ that!

13. The politician rehearsed his speech again and again until he was sure that he was word ________.

14. Can you come at once? I ________ speak to you urgently.

15. - Alistair: I'm in an awful mess here. Could you give me a hand? - Alexander: Certainly. What needs ________?

16. Would you ________ some onions for me, please Marisa?

17. Is there somewhere I can ________ this jumper?

18. Good ________! I hope you win.

19. He remained faithful ________ the firm even after he had been dismissed.

20. At what time will you call ________ me?

21. I’m sorry, but I can’t ________ the difference between these two fabrics.

22. The car ________ down just as we were about to leave for the airport.

23. You must ________ your best if you want to pass the entrance exam.

24. It's no ________ crying over spilt milk.

25. I don't feel like ________ out tonight; let's just stay home and watch a movie.