1. There is no _____ in going to school if you're not willing to learn.

2. After several hours on the road they became _____ to the fact that they would never reach the hotel by nightfall.

3. It is rude to stare _____ people.

4. The travel agent gave me _____ useful information.

5. The new secretary in the sales department is a fast typist but her letters are full of spelling _____ .

6. I'm going to stay here _____ he phones and then I'll come and join you.

7. Italian is a splendid language _____ .

8. - Mary: Would you give this note to Mr Tomlinson, please? - Ross: Sorry, I can't. He doesn't _____ .

9. The spy surrendered himself _____ the enemy and was condemned to death.

10. Nobody _____ that aeroplane crash.

11. He was _____ after he had packed for the holidays.

12. Last summer was so hot that the _____ in the wood actually dried up.

13. I always wear a seat-belt _____ I have an accident.

14. The traffic lights _____ to green, and the cars drove on.

15. The noise got _____ as the car disappeared into the distance.

16. While studying he depended _____ his wife for money.

17. Metal _____ at high temperatures.

18. This is _____ the most difficult job I have ever tackled.

19. Please would you _____ me where the railway station is.

20. I'm afraid a rise in salary is _____ just now.

21. She is very proud _____ her son's academic success.

22. It was very kind _____ you to help me with my heavy luggage.

23. We are looking forward _____ our trip to Japan next month.

24. They have been married _____ twenty years.

25. He succeeded _____ getting the job despite the tough competition.