Choose the correct answer.

35. When Josh phoned, he sounded like he __________ quite a shock.

36. Just as you arrived, I __________ ready to go out.

37. The computer has had an enormous __________ on the way we work.

38. It might sound strange, but dinner yesterday was the first time I __________ octopus.

39. Make sure you __________ up the data on your computer, because you might get a virus.

40. The Minister was accused of __________ the truth.

41. That new painting looks a bit out of __________ in our living room, don't you think?

42. I woke up late for my interview because I __________ about it all night and didn't get much sleep.