1. I refuse to comment _____ his work.

2. The army _____ defeat at the hands of its enemies.

3. The shops are always _____ of people at Christmas time.

4. As quick as _____ = very quick.

5. This diary will prove useful _____ you.

6. Henry _____ on complaining to the manager in person.

7. _____ you open the window, please?

8. The Tabors lived a life thought to be _____ even by their contemporaries.

9. Doctors hope that one day a cure for cancer will _____ .

10. He is intent _____ passing the examination.

11. - Do I have to take that French course? - No, you _____ .

12. - When are they going to buy that house? - They finally decided _____ .

13. Little Angela hasn't _____ her shyness yet.

14. Inflation and its upward _____ is the scourge of our days.

15. Although this wine is quite cheap, it is very _____ .

16. The bank will _____ you the money if you pay interest.

17. The waiter's tip is included _____ the bill.

18. He congratulated me _____ having got engaged.

19. I'm afraid the lift is out of _____ .

20. There is no reason to _____ his honesty.

21. She is very quick _____ figures.

22. It was very kind _____ you to help me.

23. We are looking forward _____ seeing you soon.

24. They have been married _____ ten years.

25. He succeeded _____ passing the exam.