Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. The doctor gave the patient ________ examination to discover the cause of his collapse.

2. After the revolution, the people of Haiti ________ revenge on the secret police.

3. We had ________ reached the church when we saw everyone leaving.

4. I find it difficult to talk to Cecilia because we have so ________ in common.

5. Please go in. Mr Jones is free ________ you now.

6. The coal is mined day ________ night by a system of shift work.

7. He was unable to ________ his niece's wedding as he was ill.

8. As black as ________ = very dirty.

9. I hope that you have read the contract and understand ________ it means.

10. Oxfam tries to send food to countries where people are suffering ________ malnutrition.

11. She's an excellent manager. She runs a really tight ________.

12. His cheek was very ________ after the wasp stung him.

13. What a lovely dress ________ on.

14. The ________ listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon.

15. I doubt ________ the company will make any profit at all this year.

16. ________ down the High Street, Peter bumped into Jenny.

17. I had run out of money but luckily I was able to ________ enough to get home.

18. Never ________, we'll see the film next week.

19. We haven't ________ thought of going abroad for a holiday because my husband is afraid of flying.

20. The pilot said that with one engine of the plane out of action, it had been ________ over the Channel.