The fire caused thousands of pounds' ________of damage.

 Mr. Barret doesn’t think that all bad language should be allowed. In his opinion, there are ______ that should be kept up.

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

If you don’t work hard, it will be of no significance for others to help you.

Sometimes, the _____ of humor in this country causes misunderstanding in other countries.