1. I don’t trust him so I can’t give you any assurance regarding the ________ of his statement.

2. The health ministry spokesman said that ________ measures have been taken against the spread of the epidemic.

3. Owing to their bad conduct on an off the field, some members of the team were ________ from taking part in the remaining matches.

4. The driver swerved violently at the turning, and the wheel came off because it was already ________

5. An ________ man, he is always known for making clever plans.

6. The writer, like a spider ________ a web; the creatures caught in the web have no substance, no reality.

7. A light breeze ________ the forest fire and made it more dangerous.

8. His speeches are so ________ that I don’t like to listen to them.

9. John shouted at her ________ the top of his voice, but she did not hear and went on.

10. Take care of the ________ and the hours will take care of themselves.