1. These are indeed ________ times for the government as people are deciding whether to vote for them in the next election.

2. Charlie laughed and said he was doing the same now it was ________ of a piece with burgling.

3. In order to make sure that your television is tuned properly there is a coloured test ________ on the screen.

4. The subject ________ of the film concerned the American Civil War in the 1860's.

5. I really think we should talk about the subject we wanted to in the first place and ________ the issue.

6. Eventually the police arrived and were pleased to see Charlie was still all right and in ________ piece.

7. I think you're wise to find out first before you agree and believe it's a good idea to test the ________ first.

8. The aircraft engine had to be placed in a test ________ to make sure that it worked properly.

9. He was one of the most experienced of the company's test ________ who decided whether a plane was safe to fly.

10. And the sound is much greater too. During the war scenes I was jumping up and down out of my seat like a ________ in the box at every explosion.