There being no witness on the spot, the police were delayed by the _____ of information about the crime.

I asked the tailor to make a small _____ to my trousers because they were too long.

I haven’t started writing my novel yet—I am still waiting for ______.

Never judge a man by his _____ alone — you might be fooled by what he looks like. 

I’ll let you know_____ I receive Brain’s e-mail message.