Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

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.