1. This book is twice _________ that.

2. She hoped with all her heart that ___________ the worst.

3. _________ fire, ring the bell.

4. Everyone felt that the speaker’s remarks hit _________.

5. They’ll stand by you _______ you don’t succeed.

6. John has his feet _________; he knows he cannot learn everything at once.

7. The plate was lying ________ on the floor.

8. It is rather _________ Peter, having to work then when other people are on holiday.

9. Father ________ that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.

10. The scarecrows are for _________ the birds.