Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1. The law states that heavy goods delivery vehicles may not carry ________ of more than fifteen tons.

2. I bought the hat because the colours ________ the colours of the coat.

3. After several years their bedroom wallpaper had considerably ________.

4. He has some important business to attend ________.

5. The noise of the traffic prevented me from ________ to sleep.

11. She heard a ________ at the door and went to see who was outside.

12. I am afraid, Mr Jones, that the bank is obliged to refuse your application for an extended ________.

13. Do you ________ to go to the party?

14. Four meters of this material ________ at $24.50.

15. The policeman who stopped him asked him if ________ been drinking.