1. "Why did you fight that boy at school, Josh?" his father demanded. Josh replied, "He .......... me in the face, and I had to defend myself."

2. "American kids are getting fat because they drink massive quantities of .......... drinks. Some kids consume as many as twelve sodas a day," the newscaster said.

3. "I have no sympathy for people like that. My husband's more ..........-hearted than I am and would probably excuse those people for their behavior," Linda said to Jack.

4. "My husband isn't sure he wants to move to Florida, but I'm .......... on it. Sunshine, sandy beaches, eternal summer-- what more could one want?" Jesse said to her friend.

5. "Your friend is something ..........! I've met him only three times and he's told me he's going to be a doctor, a lawyer, a car salesman and a professional bowler!" Katy exclaimed to Oliver.

6. "Why, that son of a .......... stole my lawn chair! Call the police!" Matt yelled as the stranger sped away.

7. Well, son of a ..........-- our plants made it! I didn't think they'd survive without water for two weeks, but they did, Chris said when they got back from vacation.

8. My deskmate thinks he's so smart. He thinks he can get away with stealing from the office, but he'll get caught .......... or later, Axel said to Beth.

9. "Don't ask Jesse about his parents' divorce. It's still kind of a sore .......... with him. He doesn't like to talk about it," Dan said.

10. "Do you like your new school?" Danny's dad asked. "Sort .......... . It's got lots of stuff, but I still haven't made any friends,"Danny replied.