What is the exact wording of the _________ about early birds and worms?

During his 11 years of personal rule, King Charles 1 of England bypassed Parliament and governed the country by royal _________________

Our teacher gave us permission to ________ on our reports because we were investigating similar problems.

If you will only show a little patience, that business investment may grow into a(n) _________________ for you.

As we discussed our coming vacation, we gradually ___________________ a plan for a bicycle trip through New England.

Suddenly the __________ voices of two quarrelling people burst upon my ears and jarred me out of my daydream.

When the lights suddenly went out, I ___________ my way into the kitchen to find a candle and matches.

You hurt her feelings when you reacted to her comments in such a(n) __________ way, especially since you asked for her advice.

Let me read aloud a few __________________ from the newspaper review of the new movie.