1.   Newspaper reports give a rather confused picture of the state of the economy.

2.   The autopsy report gave the cause of death as alcohol poisoning.

3.   The report gave a brief description of the problem.

4.   The report gives further evidence that residential and nursing homes are an enormously important and valuable source of care for the elderly.

5.   The weather report gave a warning of more snow and icy roads.

6.   This report gives a considerable cause for optimism.

7.   The report gives us a very accurate picture of life in the inner cities.

8.   The meteorological report gave a thin ray of hope Athat a lull in the storm would allow enough time to launch the invasion.