1. Once the applications have been looked at the usual procedure for the panel is to follow ________ the references of those candidates who have been shortlisted.

2. The company were very quick to point out it was their fault we had been sent the wrong invoice and they ________ it immediately.

3. As this job was of a very specialist nature an ________ was invited to join the interview panel.

4. If you are self-employed, it is your responsibility to ________ how much tax you should legally pay.

5. It's always a good idea to get an ________ of what the cost of the work will be before the invoice lands on your doormat.

6. The idea caught on very quickly and people were queuing up to buy the goods so that year the company's investment ________ substantial profits.

7. Managers complained bitterly at the Annual General Meeting that ________ of production had dropped to an all time low.

8. From the point of view of relevant ________ she was the ideal candidate at least on paper.

9. It doesn't happen very often but I actually got some money from the tax office and with the ________ I'm going to treat myself.

10. In view of our previous orders over the last year we were offered a 10% ________ on any future dealings.