Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

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 (e.g. in running or seeing through a problem).

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, but I'm doubtful about his chances.

11. - Do I have to make that French course? - No, you ________.

12. - Deborah: When are they going to buy that house? - Claudia: Didn't you know? 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 are prepared to pay them eight per cent interest on it.

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 ________ so we'll have to walk up the stairs.

20. There is no reason to ________ his honesty; he is absolutely sincere.