Match each sentence (a-j) with a suitable sentence (1-10) below which has the same meaning.

a) Henry's heart was in the right place…………..

b) Paul held his tongue...............

c) Richard jawed away for at least an hour......

d) Dave had a lot of cheek to talk like that...........

e) Keith couldn't stomach his new boss........

f) Harry backed his boss................

g) William kept poking his nose in.........

h) Graham thumbed a lift to work........

i) Charles put his foot in it..........

j) Jack's heart ached to be where he belonged....

1 He talked.

2 He supported him.

3 He said the wrong thing.

4 He was kind.

5 He was rather rude.

6 He didn't say anything.

7 He interfered in other people's business.

8 He hitchhiked.

9 He missed home.

10 He didn’t like him.

Complete each sentence with one suitable word.

a) I am afraid she is suffering………. an incurable disease.

b) I was ....... agony all night with earache.

c) I think you've put ......... …a lot of weight lately.

d) The effect of this drug will slowly wear .......,

e) You really get ............ my nerves sometimes!

f) After Jack fainted it was several minutes before he ........round.

g) Is Carol being operated………….tomorrow?

h) Harry went…………..with flu during his holiday.

i) Peter was treated………….minor injuries and shock.

j) Don’t worry. I’ll take care …………..you myself.