1. You can use my phone, ………………………… you are careful with it.

2. Could you tell me how far………………….…… from the city centre?

3. A: How long have you been working for the magazine?

B: …………………………… now.

4. Last year there was a slight drop ………………………………….. house prices.

5. You did send that email, ……………………………….. ?

6. Steve has decided to………………............. in the local elections.

7. The company has had a change of ................................. concerning its sales policy.

8. I said you should have ........................................ their shares while you still had the cash flow.

9. Monday morning we absolutely must ………….……………....... down to business and tackle this issue head on.

10. Tom is unlikely to ………………………........ any objections when you make your proposal, you’ll see.

11. …………………………………... their invaluable contribution all our hard work was heavily rewarded.

12. We ……………………………………. the necessary know-how to solve this problem quickly.

13. Growth has been fairly……………………………… for the last two quarters, but just recently it has shot up, surprisingly.

14. The interest in his latest novel in reality …….…..…………….. from everyone’s interest in his private life.

15. Everybody wants ……………………....…… to the brainstorming session this afternoon.

16. The Authorities are suggesting ……………………..……….. a new approach to trade deals.

17. At midnight the Union Leaders finally ……………………..… find an agreement.

18. The headquarters ……………..…………….. based in London since day one.

19. If we ………………………… more in the bank, we would certainly help Pete with his start up.

20. All expenses are covered, so you …………………..………… need to pay anything.

21. Our plans for the new shopping centre are …………………………………. by the Town Council as we speak.

22. Staff should always ……………………………………. customers in a professional and respectful manner.

23. When you get to the station ………………………………….. .

24. Catherine ………………………………….. her new position from next week.

25. The CFO has called for a meeting due to concerns over falling profit …………………………….. .