1. That new employee is sure a lost ball in high .......... . He doesn't know anything about his job and has managed to mess up every project so far.

2. A penny for your .........., Grace said as a contemplative look came across Laura's face.

3. My grandmother always told me that a penny saved is a penny ..........

4. Some people consider the drug "crank" to be a poor .......... cocaine.

5. He knew that the beautiful sports car he was looking at must have cost a .......... penny.

6. His mother told him that she was glad he confided in her. She reminded him that a problem shared was a problem .......... .

7. She was glad that her friend Beth came over to help her. With both of them working on it, the yard would be clean in less than two hours. She believed that many .......... make light work.

8. Now that he had the right tools for the job, he would get it done in no ..........

9. The politician told the citizens that her tax cut would put more money in their wallets; it was like a rising .......... that lifts all boats.

10. His parents told him that as long as he was continuously working to better himself, he would be sure to succeed in life. They said that a rolling stone gathers no .......... .