1. At the end of her first year it was ________ to everyone that as the new boss she had been totally accepted.

2. He may seem very angry but don't worry his ________ is worse than his bite.

3. As far as I'm concerned his explanation was useless as it merely ________ the issue.

4. It must have come as a great shock to get the sack but I'm afraid you'll just have to accept it and bite the ________ .

5. At the first series of interviews the question was whether to appoint a newcomer or ________ a current employee.

6. I'm very sorry to tell you that your scheme has failed and it has well and truly bitten the ________ .

7. I can't believe that he's turning against his own parents it's like biting the hand that ________ you.

8. As one of our party was over 60 she was ________ to a reduction in the price of the ticket.

9. Employees were beginning to receive ________ for the hard work that they had been doing.

10. In view of the way things have improved I now feel confident enough to have another bite at the ________ .