1. As a troubleshooter he was often ________ to sort out problems in different area offices.

2. You couldn't find a more loyal bunch of people who have a ________ of reliability so strong that they will never let you down.

3. That stupid dog ________ all day long.

4. As the hospital had been careless with its hygiene procedures, the patient found she had been ________ with a harmful virus.

5. We will get as near as we can to your requirements but we may not be able to ________ all your needs.

6. No-one ________ believe your story when you tell them.

7. Although he claimed it was an accident, he was ________ of murder.

8. You can take it or leave it as there is absolutely no ________ to accept my proposal.

9. Many people ________ tried but no-one has succeeded so far.

10. He finds himself in a very difficult situation since you could say he's ________ a rock and a hard place.