1. After the interview one of the candidates ________ phoned the office to see whether he had been successful.

2. There is an additional ________ added to the price of the product if you want to have it delivered to your house.

3. They were so impressed with the way she reacted to their questions that they didn't ________ to offer her the job.

4. You can elect, if you want, to transfer your tax free allowance to your ________ .

5. The idea caught on very quickly and people were queuing up to buy the goods so that year the company's investment ________ substantial profits.

6. She was in such a state of extreme nervousness when she was ________ for the interview that she burst into tears.

7. Under the current legislation if you are late in paying your taxes, then you have to face a financial ________ .

8. Once the applications have been looked at the usual procedure for the panel is to follow ________ the references of those candidates who have been shortlisted.

9. I think that your financial optimism is not really justified and you should adopt a more ________ attitude.

10. Each year the Chancellor of the Exchequer stands up in the House of Commons and gives a ________ of what is seen as the economic outlook for the country.