1. 'Do you like tomatoes?'shouted one of the tractor drivers. Henry ________ for a moment and then replied: 'Yes, I like them very much.'

2. The prime objective of this business meeting is to ________ ideas about the latest project of the company.

3. Books are all closed at the end of an accounting period. A more common term for an accounting period is a ________ period.

4. He realized that he had to say something quickly to ________ the crowd over to his side. 'Thank you for your generous gift, but I really prefer them in sandwiches. And now let's get on with the meeting.'

5. The crowd started to ________ and Henry managed to finish his speech without further interruptions. In the meantime the police had made a thorough search of Henry's house and assured him that there were no hidden bombs. He went back to his sister's house to collect his family.

6. The customary manner in which a business analyzes and records its ________ is by first entering them into a journal.

7. Capital accounts represent the owner's ________ worth in the business.

8. I am very pleased to find out that you have ________ for the better.

9. You record how much each of your employees should be paid in the ________ account.

10. This is my favourite dress but since I've lost a lot of weight it needs to be ________ before I put it on.