1.  Melissa hesitated, trying to think of a tactful way of telling him the truth.

2.  Mother pointed to a massive bunch of spring flowers.

3.  Amy said, trying not to laugh.

4.  Matthew shook his head from side to side.

5.  Jill asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

6.  They used explosives to blow the door off the front of the building.?

7.  - call me if you need anything.see youinformal used when saying goodbye to a friend who you will see again soon?

8.  - a thorn bush for the editor to hide in.

9.  I shall take your glowering silence to indicate you would.

10.  Recalled to the colours ... Rejoin the Regiment.