Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. There are three lawyers in our town and I have consulted ________ of them in turn.

2. After the water workers went on strike there was a ________ of water.

3. He said that if I looked back far enough in my family tree, I would see that I was ________ related to Charles Darwin.

4. I can't possibly mark your homework; your handwriting is ________.

5. Prices continued to rise while wages remained low ________ the Government became increasingly unpopular.

6. One of the terrorists, when left alone with the hostage, attempted to persuade him that they were neither ________ nor ________, but only interested in calling international attention to their cause.

7. When he braked suddenly on the icy road, the car ________.

8. Several soldiers were ________ wounded in the battle. They needed a lot of help.

9. His parents never allowed him ________.

10. Ford is one of the most popular ________ of car in Britain.

11. Be careful! Don't ________ your drink on the table.

12. The party, ________ I was the guest of honour, was extremely enjoyable.

13. The Tabors' fortune was ________ at more than $100 million.

14. Can you give me ________ information about taking my car abroad?

15. Switzerland is well-known for its impressive mountainous ________.