Open-cloze - complete with one word

We would have called you if we (a)   known you were in.

I can't put (a)   with this noise anymore. I'm going to complain.

Wait (a)   minute. I'll see if I've got his address.

He failed his exam, (a)   was a real surprise.

There have been many (a)   refugees crossing the border during the last two days.

Manchester United won the game in (a)   of the fact that they played with only 9 players.

This product should (a)   consumed within 3 days.

It was (a)   cold today we decided to stay at home.

There were very (a)   people at the party when we arrived but half an hour later, it was crowded.

How was I to know that she would have an allergic reaction (a)   the nuts in the cake? She should have said something!