1. Jacob called the police and the emergency, because his neighbour ......... his wife black and blue.

2. Mr Willow is the eldest in the family but no one ever listens to him. Every time he wants to get attention, he has to ......... the table a heavy blow.

3. After trying hard for a long time, the soldier finally managed to ......... the target.

4. She heard his feet ......... on the thick carpet upstairs.

5. If I see him, I swear I will ......... him for what he has done.

6. The fast wind was ......... the window-pane and that sound was driving her crazy.

7. Mary is a very calm and patient mother but lately she often ......... her naughty son.

8. Joan heard the clock ......... midnight and realized that she had forgotten about their appointment.

9. The naughty boy ......... the hedge to frighten the horses.

10. The woman was standing on a rock, desperately looking at the waves ......... the shore.