1. They haven't really put matters right at all because they've simply papered ________ the cracks.

2. If you want to keep your customers coming in on a regular basis you mustn't let your stocks ________ dry.

3. The new office manager will be in ________ of all the IT requirements that the company uses.

4. Currently there is a shortage of clerical staff but it is hoped that by the end of the year they will be up to full ________ .

5. This is going to be a difficult task but we'll get there in the end although it is a ________ nut to crack.

6. The main ________ of stationery for the office suddenly announced there would be an overall increase in their prices.

7. We're not quite sure how it will work so today we're having a dry ________ to find out if there are any problems.

8. I really think you should make an effort and apply for that job and at least ________ a crack at it.

9. I'm afraid I don't like this sherry because I find it too ________ and I prefer something nice and dry.

10. There was a terrible storm on the night we first stayed at the campsite but we were all right with our tent and were as dry as a ________ .