If you ____ been so stubborn and just apologised, we ____ gone to the party.

I feel so sorry for her. She's feeling really ____ down but can't rest as she's completely snowed ____ with assignments.

It took me such a long time to get ____ to speed with all the reforms that have been made ____ company policy.

The train shuddered/roared to a halt and I jumped off onto the platform. Unfortunately I landed badly, resulting in a sprained/pulled ankle.

Despite the dislocated/pulled muscles and bruised/torn bodies, the team were buzzing/barking - they had beaten their rivals at last.

The football team's manager's tactics varied ____ matches, which paid off. Now he's ____ the running for an international position.

He didn't go ____ politics just to make minor changes. He's looking to shape the way this country works and change attitudes ____ education.

If it ____ for the rain, I ____ suggested going for a picnic.

The boxer's medical team shuddered/swarmed into the ring and started binding his fractured/sprained ribs.

There was another enormous clap/wail of thunder and it began to pour rain. Wearily, I put one groaning/blistering foot in from of the other. This was going to be a long hike home.

Sandra, you ____ put some music on if it ____ help you let off some steam.

If you're not cut ____ to be a lawyer, perhaps you should consider changing your career. You could line ____ a new job in no time.

Our team have put ____ a few suggestions on how the business could be restructured. It will mean staff members taking ____ more responsibilities.