1. If you're really as brilliant as you claim (BE), why not solve this problem right now?

2. I'll need to go to hospital soon - in a couple of days at most, judging by the way I keep (GET) the shakes.

3. I'd like (THINK) you're with Mom now, wherever she is.

4. I thought he was harmless, so I didn't mind (TALK) to him every now and then over lunch.

5. He always seemed (FIND) an excuse to come and talk to me.

6. You spent your whole life (ACHIEVE) one goal after another.

7. I don't even blame you for (BE LATE), yet you dare blame me for my untidy flat.

8. He is too embarrassed (SPEAK) to her.

9. He's always been terrible at (JUDGE) people's character.

10. That old tie can't possibly be worth (STEAL).