Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Type your answer into the box and click "Check". If you need to click on "Hints" to help you. If you use "Hints" your mark will be reduced.
I can’t see the _________ of all this homework, can you?
I was so frustrated that I was on the _________ of giving up, but my guitar teacher persuaded me to keep on practising.
Now, let’s move on to the final _________ for discussion at this meeting.
I think it’s _________ to say that not everyone in the company agreed with the decision.
Jane complained that it was not _________ that she had a smaller salary than her colleagues.
My husband looks nothing like his Italian parents because he is so _________ .
The employees are at present _________ in negotiations with the management to improve their contracts.
As the business expanded and more staff were required, the company _________ the services of a recruitment agency.
When my sister announced that she was _________ to her new boyfriend it took the whole family by surprise.
The instructions were so complicated that Jane had to spend a long time _________ out how to use her new mobile.
Initial results showed that the new drug was _________ and had no side effects.
Peter was annoyed to find the microwave was not _________ yet again.
John is in _________ while the boss is away from the office, OK?
The council has introduced a small _________ for parking outside the station.
The crowd moved back quickly in reaction to a sudden _________ by the police.