The train service has been a _________ since they introduced the new schedules.

My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the _________ wonderfully.

_________ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to _________ rather thin.

The strike was _________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.

It's no use _________ over _________ milk.

“Shall we go out tonight?”        - “__________________ ”

They seemed to be _________ to the criticism and just carried on as before.

All three TV channels provide extensive _________ of sporting events.

The sixth time he called me at night was the _________

The noise of the typewriter really _________ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.

I have very _________ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.

He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to _________.

I do not think there is so much as a _________ of truth in that rumor.

Hotel rooms must be _________ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.

He _________ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.

The storm ripped our tent to _________.

You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so _________ you’re used to the noise.

We _________ have been happier in those days.

Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences.