1. He got his first ________ when he was spotted playing college football.

2. She said that she would like to ________ her car for the latest model.

3. He ________ some recently published statistics to prove his point.

4. We chose to ________ our plans in the light of the new information received.

5. Since the washing machine is ________ I have to do all the washing up myself.

6. A good teacher should try to ________ selfrespect in his/her students.

7. A special team of observers has been dispatched to ________ the situation.

8. The loud noise caused a great deal of ________ and she found it difficult to concentrate.

9. The defendant’s ________ was broken by the new evidence.

10. I knew he was lying, but still I didn’t dare to ________ him.