1. To come straight to the ________ I think the management team needs replacing.

2. Never ________ up. That's a good philosophy.

3. If you want my ________ opinion, I thought the food tasted revolting.

4. Well ________ ! This is a very good piece of work.

5. I very much regret that we must ________ company on that issue.

6. We'll never agree, that's clear so let's ________ to differ.

7. One can tell immediately that you are a ________ by the accomplished way you perform.

8. Quite honestly I didn't think ________ of the standard of acting in the play.

9. I'm afraid to tell you that your standard of work has fallen well below what we think is ________ .

10. I see no ________ why you shouldn't be accepted as an employee.