1. However long they dug and however hard they worked, they ________ to find the smallest bit of treasure.

2. One day the father knew that he was dying and called his two sons to his bed ________ .

3. The moment the lights went out, there were scences of ________ .

4. The problems I have ________ the language are to do with spelling.

5. As she had made such an impression on her employers, she was soon offered ________ .

6. Don't be put ________ by his manner, he is really kind hearted.

7. I have been ________ English for 5 years.

8. I dare ________ you're right.

9. They worked really hard and dug every single ________ metre of their father's land.

10. What is the name of the ________ you put tea into?