1. Despite technical problems, the flight left _____.

2. We'll be getting a new printer next month. So, _____ we have to put up with this one.

3. Most engineers agreed that the car's design was _____.

4. I started a conversation with the person sitting next to me on the bus to _____.

5. I saw Sally _____ Did you know that she had broken her leg?

6. The match started at 7 pm and Jack arrived just _____ for the kick-off.

7. Let's _____ and go home. We've been working for over twelve hours without a break.

8. He keeps making the same mistake _____.

9. I find it very difficult to agree with you _____. Your views can sometimes be extreme.

10. I have been sleepy _____ today. I don't know what's the matter with me.

11. The student was _____ in the act of cheating by the examiner.

12. I just need you to _____ an eye on Sam while I go out.

13. Jenny will certainly _____ everyone's attention with that dress she's wearing.

14. Blue eyes and red hair _____ in my family. Only my aunt has brown eyes.

15. When my grandmother was in hospital, I used to _____ her company in the afternoons.

16. Mary is moving to another city, but we promised to _____ in touch with each other.

17. _____ a business requires many skills and expertise.

18. You can't rely on Roger. Actually, he's the kind of person that can't _____ a promise.

19. The winner of the marathon had to _____ his breath before speaking to the journalist.

20. Please _____ in mind that smoking is not allowed in this building.

21. We all _____ our breath when the winner of the competition was being announced.

22. As I was running to _____ the bus, I slipped and fell.

23. Can you _____ a secret? Jane is organising a surprise party for Kevin's birthday!

24. The children _____ hands while walking down the street.

25. I couldn't help but _____ my temper when he started insulting my work.