Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. The lung transplant operation was ________ complicated and the doctors had to take special care to ensure its success.

2. She told him that if he ________ his promise, she ________ speak to him again.

3. Unfortunately ________ built up during the race, and shortly most of the summertime boats turned to and went home.

4. I made a big mistake but nobody noticed and I got ________ it.

5. She thanked ________ so kind.

6. I enjoyed ________ her again after all this time.

7. The next ________ of the committee will take place on Thursday.

8. Tommy had his big brother ________ his shoes for him.

9. Frankly, I'd rather you ________ anything about it for the time being.

10. I ran quickly ________ late.

11. Excuse me, but it is time to have your temperature ________.

12. I apologise ________ not writing sooner.

13. Penquay is ________ a nice place that they want to live there.

14. They were making enough noise at the party to wake the ________.

15. I don't believe he can ________ it properly.