1. Brian got so upset and for the first time in his life his presence of mind ________ him.

2. Despite current problems, they hadn't ________ their commitment to the idea.

3. Joan heard the clock ________ midnight and realized that she had forgotten about their appointment.

4. If I see him, I swear I will ________ him for what he has done.

5. Mary: Did you know there are ________ of slang words for money, like bread for example?

6. Although he was very sick, he didn't even try to ________ drinking.

7. They spent their first day as a married couple ________ about the streets of Venice as tourists.

8. What time does the plane ________ exactly?

9. She heard his feet ________ on the thick carpet upstairs.

10. Mr Willow is the eldest in the family but no one ever listens to him. Every time he wants to get attention, he has to ________ the table a heavy blow.