Fill in the missing word/phrase.

1 We told Sue to stop ... around the bush and tell us what had happened.
2 Bob built his business from scratch, and considers his success a personal ...

3 Jane had to ... many obstacles before she was able to open up her own business.
4 Jim’s hopes for a promotion were ... when the position was given to someone else.
5 The students were ... about the need for improving library facilities at the university.
6 Why don’t you try ... a scholarship? With your high grades, I’m sure they’ll give it to you!
7 Jan’s thinking of travelling around the world after ... from university.
8 Anne’s trying her best to get high marks, as she has ... her hopes on winning a scholarship.
9 If you’re having problems at university, you should talk to your professors; ... is not the answer.

10 Jane had always ... to do a postgraduate degree, but had never found the time.