1. Last week the Prime Minister had to give an important address to an international ________ when he found his speech had disappeared.

2. Henry got out of bed and ran down the stairs. He ________ who could possibly be ringing at that early hour in the morning.

3. Our office is a bustling ________ of activity.

4. I hope you can keep a secret because I'd like you to keep this information ________ your hat.

5. but there was one day in particular that Henry would never ________ .

6. The athletic abilities of the circus performers was nothing short of ________ .

7. The scheme will be ________ into the school curriculum at the beginning of next academic year.

8. The industry is on the ________ of a colossal expansion.

9. Children will be taught to respect other people's property and ________ .

10. and he finally ________ a seat in the House of Commons by a very large majority.