Complete each sentence by supplying the correct form of the word in brackets.

1 It is .......... that you wish to change jobs, but the company will be very disappointed to lose you. (UNDERSTAND)

2 He is a rude man and speaks .......... to everyone. (PLEASANT)

3 My friends all .......... with me when I lost my handbag on the train. (SYMPATHY)

4 Apparently a .......... of all marriages in the UK end in divorce. (THREE)

5 That simple mistake meant she managed to .......... all her good work. (DO)

6 There has been an overwhelming response to the two job .......... that were advertised last week. (VACANCY)

7 She really does play the piano .......... , doesn't she? (BEAUTY)

8 My grandmother was one of the .......... people you could ever have met. (KIND)