1. No, I didn't ask the boss for more money today because he gave me one month's ________ .

2. The accident was due to the ________ of the driver.

3. It is written here that I have a sister but there must be some ________ because I am an only child.

4. Vera: Now I hope you can see the danger of getting mixed up in politics. You and the family will probably ________ get blown up by a bomb.Henry: Don't exaggerate, Vera. I'm sure it's just a joke.

5. I shan't be working tomorrow because I've just been given the ________ .

6. I was handed my ________ yesterday and so today I'm looking for a new job.

7. Jacqueline is a good secretary but lately she often makes ________ in such simple things as typing and uploading information.

8. I have been made ________ because my work here is no longer needed.

9. It was quite clear they didn't want me because I was told not to ________ to come back to work tomorrow.

10. At eleven o'clock he ________ a brief visit to a public house on the estate. Henry couldn't offer to buy anyone a drink because he knew very well that his opponents would consider that to be dishonest. So he let one of his supporters buy him a drink instead.