1. He gave us little to no indication ________ his whereabouts.

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. In his present job there are so many different responsibilities involved that he has to ________ several hats.

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

5. All the members of his family were pleased therefore when Henry was ________ as the prospective parliamentary candidate for the constituency in which they were living.

6. Virtually every assignment will require an ________ of creativity.

7. Here is the news read by Alan Townend. Today the Government is ________ plans for a new scheme to help society.

8. On a Friday morning at the beginning of the campaign, the phone ________ in the Orpingtons'house at 6.30 in the morning.

9. Our office is a bustling ________ of activity.

10. While certain tasks may be somewhat ________ nevertheless the genuine exchange of information can occur.