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1. Rewrite these sentences..

1. Emily's hair badly needs cutting. (TIME)

          It is high....................................cut.

2. There must be a simple way to explain what happened. (BOUND)

           There is....for what happened.

3. I will support you whatever you decide to do. (MATTER)

             I will support you………………...you take.

4. For me this is the best place to live. (RATHER)

          There…………………………....live.

5. I wish I hadn't said that to her. (TAKE)

          If only..........................I said to her.

6. I was looking out of the window when I saw a boy take something from a

man's pocket. (SIGHT)

             I was looking out of the window when I…………..something from a man's pocket.

7. It was the film's music that impressed me most. (IMPRESSION)

                      The film's music was………………....me.

8. My brother and I are alike un many ways. (LOT)

                  My brother and I………………...common.

9. The photo and the portrait look identical to me. (DIFFERENCE)

                      I can't see....the photo and the portrait.

10. The judges were generally less keen on portraits painted from photos than portraits painted from life. (TENDED)

            The judges................on portrait painted from life than portraits painted from photos.

11. This painting does not appear to be finished. (LOOK)

             This painting.........................is finished.

12. Several of the applicants were not considered because of their age.(PASSED)

           Several of the applicants................................to their age.

13. For many teenagers, their looks are their highest priority. (MATTERS)

Appearance is…………………….many teenagers.

14. It's encouraging to discover that the group is both talented and enthusiastic. (ONLY)

    It's encouraging to discover that the group shows…………....as well.

15. Do you mind if John joins us for the meeting? (TO)

   Do you have………………………...us for the meeting?

16. Dan abandoned his studies at university because he was ill. (RESULTED)

            Dan's…………………....his studies at university.

17. As soon as the tennis players went onto the court, it started raining. (HAD)

           No.............................onto the court than it started raining.

18. 'We'll have to postpone the meeting until next week, as a lot of people are on leave', the manager said. (OFF)

          The manager said the meeting.................................until the following week, as a lot of people were on leave.

19. As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had to cut short their sailing trip. (BUT)

      As visibility was getting worse and worse, Bob and Jane had..............................cut short their sailing trip.

20. Please tick this box if you don't want us to inform you about future events. (RATHER)

Please tick this box if you…………………...sent any information about future events.

21. During the winter I prefer watching football to playing it. (SOONER)

              During the winter I....it.

22. Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but I'm sure she has got it wrong. (MUST)

  Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but she………………..a mistake.

1. Students wishing to enrol on the course should complete all sections of the

application form (REQUIRED)

Students wishing to enrol on the course.........................in all sections of the application form.

2. She decided to move to a part-time job so that she could spend more time

with her young children. (ORDER)

She decided to move to a part-time job………………...able to spend more time with her

young children.

3. I really messed up the first question in the exam. I wish I had considered

it more carefully before answering. (THOUGHT)

I really messed up the first question in the exam. I should…………………..it more carefully.

4. The factory has been able to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year. (SUCCEEDED)

The factory……………..back its CO2 emissions by 50% in the last year.

5. It's a long walk home, so I advice you not to miss the last train. (BETTER)

It's a long walk home, so……………………….the last train.

6. They didn't mention the subject of unpaid holidays until the end of the interview. (BRING)

Not until the end of the interview……………....the subject of unpaid holidays.

7. Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't think the accident was her fault. (RESPONSIBLE)

Nina was driving the car at the time, but I don't hold……………...the accident.

8. Jack has such a vivid imagination, it is possible that he invented the whole story. (MADE)

Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might...the whole story.

9. I had only just got home when the phone rang. (SOONER)

No…………………………………..the phone rang.

10. Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to have a good relationship. (ALONG)

Although Karen and Mark have very different personalities and interests, they seem to………………………....another very well.

11. I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I didn't find it difficult to recognise her at the airport. (DIFFICULTY)

I hadn't seen Martha for over 20 years, but I had…………………...her at the airport.

12. She is proud of being able to write clearly. (ABILITY)

                           She prides...to write clearly.

13. Once Dr. Smithers had given us a clear explanation of the procedure, we were able to go ahead with the experiment. (EXPLAINED)

Once Dr. Smithers had………………...., we were able to go ahead with the experiment.

14. The government has banned all exports to the country except for food and medicine. (EXCEPTION)

         The government has banned all exports to the country……………………..food and medicine.

15. The other students don't mind whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday. DIFFERENCE)

It………………………...the other students whether you give your presentation on Thursday or Friday.

16. 'What are you thinking of doing for the college's centenary celebration?' the tutor asked the students. (MIND)

The tutor asked the students what...........................for the college's centenary celebration.

17. Dr. Rasmesh's colleagues regarded him so highly that they forgave his inability to remember people¡s names. (HELD)

Dr. Ramesh……………………..by his colleagues that they forgave his inability to remember people's names.

18. As learning new languages had never been a problem for her, Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad. (COME)

Learning new languages had..............................her so Katy didn't expect to have any difficulties when she went to live abroad.

1. I think that we owe this passenger an apology, as she was apparently

given incorrect train times by our call centre staff. (MISINFORMED)

I think we owe this passenger an apology, as she seems.......................train times by our call centre staff.

2. If her party wins the election, which is unlikely, she'll become President. (EVENT)

           In the…………………....the election, she'll become President.

3. I'd like to invite you to dinner to say sorry for forgetting your birthday. (MAKE)

I'd like to..........................your birthday by inviting you to dinner.

4. Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside occasionally. (TIME)

Jill and I go for a stroll in the countryside………………....

5. Guests are welcome to suggest any improvements at Reception.

(RECOMMENDATIONS)

Guest are welcome to…………………....improvements at Reception.

6. I would be very happy to employ your company in future. (HESITATION)

I would have…………………...your company in future.

7. It looks like it might be sunny later. (POSSIBILITY)

There………………….....sunshine later.

8. 'You should stop your children watching so much television', Mary's sister told her. (LET)

Mary's sister advised her.............................so much television.

9. The local council wants to impose a ban on driving at more than 30 kilometres per hour anywhere in his area. (ILLEGAL)

The local council wants to…………………....at more than 30 kilometres per hour anywhere in this area.

10. Tom missed his plane because he was late leaving for the airport. (TIME)

If only............................. for the airport, he wouldn't have missed the plane.

11. The guidelines for the appointment of new staff need to be thoroughly revised. (THOROUGH)

There needs…………………...the guidelines for the appointment of new staff.

12. The employment rate rose gradually as the economy began to recover. (GRADUAL)

There…………………..the employment rate as the economy began to recover.

13. The change in the company's logo didn't make any difference to the majority of its customers. (CONSEQUENCE)

The change in the company's logo……………..to the majority of its costumers.

14. I was wondering if you could take us to the airport. (THINK)

................... you could take us to the airport?

15. I almost forgot to bring my keys with me. (BARELY)

I…………………...to bring my keys with me.

16. A lot has happened since you've been away. (MANY)

....................... happened since you've been away.

17. Let's walk to the store, instead of driving. (FOOT)

Rather than going by car, let's....

18. It doesn't make a difference to me what you decide to do. (MATTER)

Your………………………...to me.

19. You definitely will not win the lottery. (CHANCE)

You have got……………………..the lottery.

20. The voting process is the same as it was last year. (CHANGED)

The voting process……………………...since last year.

21. 'You won't get a good seat if you come late', said Leslie to me. (UNLESS)

Leslie said that……………………., I wouldn't get a good seat.

22. If I'm being honest, I have to say that the play wasn't as good as I'd expected. (SHORT)

The play......................., to be honest with you.

23. George never listen to what people tell him. (NOTICE)

George never………………………..said to him.

1. Alan in much better pianist than Jenny. (NOWHERE)

Jenny is……………………...the piano as Alan is.

2. Only the timely arrival of the police prevented the fight from escalating.(BEEN).

Had it.......................of the police, the fight would have escalated.

3. I didn't get the impression that he was all upset. (STRIKE)

He…………………………....at all upset.

4. Men outnumber women by two in this profession. (TWICE)

There are…………………………..in this profession.

5. I don't care which days you work next week. (CONSEQUENCE)

It…………………..me which days you work next week.

6. One day she is going to lose her temper with him. (MATTER)

It is……………………………...she loses her temper with him.

7. I thought Sue's original plan was to move to Australia. (IMPRESSION

I………………....was originally planning to move to Australia.

8. Mr Smith was well-known as a bad-tempered man, but he was also fair.(REPUTATION)

Despite……………………... bad-tempered, Mr Smith was also fair.

9. Signing the contract without the director's approval is not allowed.(CIRCUMSTANCES)

Under.....................sign the contract without the director's approval.

10. It looks like you didn't sleep well last night. (IF)

You look…………………... much sleep las night.

11. I don't believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes! (POSSIBLY)

Jane…………………………..that distance in only five minutes!

12. Simon doesn't agree with me about which slogan is best for the campaign. (DIFFERENCE)

Simon………………...opinion over which slogan is best for the campaign.

13. Jane's lawyer suggested that she ignored all the reporters.(ATTENTION)

Jane's lawyer advised………………....all the reporters.

14. I doubt that Simon will lend us the money. (CHANCE)

I think…………………...Simon lending us the money to us.

15. Lucy succeeded in passing her driving test, even though she had flu.(MANAGED)

Despite……………………………...her driving test.

16. By the end of the meeting, the committee had agreed on the next step.(REACHED)

By the end of the committee meeting, an……………………...what to do next

17. The burglar wore gloves so as not to leave any fingerprints behind.(AVOID)

The burglar wore gloves in ……………………. any fingerprints behind

18. Colin couldn't possibly afford any of the paintings in that gallery. (FAR)

The paintings in that gallery are…………………....buy.

19. I was very shocked when my brother told me what had happened the previous day. (ACCOUNT)

I was very shocked by my …………………... what had happened the previous day.

20. I don't think we'll see Simon before he goes to New York. (LIKELIHOOD)

There's………………………..Simon before he goes to New York.

21. The fire at the oil depot has led to the imposition of stricter safety regulations. (IMPOSED)

Stricter safety regulations……………………..result of the fire at the oil depot.

22. If you hadn't helped me, I could never have moved the wardrobe. (HELP)

But………………………….., I could never have moved the wardrobe.

23. I don't usually make such foolish mistakes. (HABIT)

I'm…………………....such foolish mistakes.

24. Most medical student study for their degrees until they are 25. (GRADUATE)

Most medical students..............................of 25.

25. I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower despite the fact that I hate being in high places like that. (HEAD)

Although I………………………....I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower.

1. Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg. (LOVELIEST)

St Petersburg is one………………………..visited.

2. I'm not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country. (DID)

I'm not sure when they……………………....capital punishment in this country.

3. It's a pity Nico is so unreliable. (COUNT)

I wish I………………………..Nico.

4. People say that, if you run, you burn calories efficiently. (SUPPOSED)

Running…………………………….way of burning calories.

5. France may be Flora's birthplace but she has never lived there. (BORN)

Despite the.....................................France, Flora has never lived there.

6. We were late arriving at the cinema and so missed the start of the film.(BY)

The film had………………………...we arrived at the cinema.

7. Simon found the recipe book very hard to follow. (DIFFICULTY)

Simon…………………………..in following the recipe book.

8. The ice-skater performed faultlessly and received full marks. (GAVE)

The ice-skater………………………..and received full marks.

9. I was just about to call you to see what time you were coming. (POINT)

I...............................you to see what time you were coming.

10. Harry was disappointed to hear the news that the match had been cancelled. (CAME)

News of the cancellation of the match………………………....to Harry.

11. At this time of year, the area is affected by violent storms. (FEELS)

At this time of year, the area often....violent storms.

12. The trees blown down in the storm were not cleared away for weeks. (BEFORE)

It.................................the trees blown down in the storm were cleared away.

13. There was very little paper left in the printer. (RUN)

The printer had.......................................paper

14. Did anything about his behaviour seem strange to you? (STRIKE)

Did anything about his behaviour......................................strange?

15. She takes photographs as a hobby rather than as a job. (MUCH)

Taking photographs…………………………….a job as a hobby for her.

16. Ben needs to clean his car. (HIGH)

It's........................................his car.

17. I didn't tun the TV on because I didn't want to wake the baby. (FEAR)

I didn't turn the TV on………………………....the baby.

18. There's a rumour going round that they are no longer together. (SPLIT)

They.................................up.

19. I'm not surprised he looks tired if he only had three hours' sleep last night (GIVEN)

It's not surprising that he looks so tired........................slept for three hours last night.

20. They don't socialise very much because they are very private people.

(KEEP)

They tend.............................rather than socialising a lot.

21. You'll need to practise every day if you want to be a professional

musician. (DO)

Only by……………………....you stand a chance of becoming a professional musician.

22. Fernanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. (NOT)

Fernanda said that…………………………….her sister's old dress.

23. There has been a sharp rise in the price of petrol this month. (RISEN)

The..................................this month.

24. Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang. (POINT)

Lisa was....the house when the phone rang.

25. Tom's company had less success with its exports this year. (SO)

Tom's company was…………………....with its exports this year.

1. A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather. (LED)

Bad weather……………………...of a number of sporting events.

2. When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert. (CONCERNED)

As............................., Gareth is a real expert.

3. Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike. (HIGH)

It's…………………….....his bike mended.

4. Do you think Noelia is likely to win the competition? (CHANCE)

Do you think Noelia is in……………………....the competition?

5. I've been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems. (MADE)

Jasper's way of dealing with problems has……………………....me

6. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. (RESULT)

Sales of the magazine……………….....the reduction in the price.

7. I think the weather will improve next week. (CHANGE)

I think there'll be…………………….better in the weather next week.

8. Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course. (CAME)

The offer of a place on the course……………………...Phoebe.

9. If he doesn't get that job, who know what he'll do. (KNOWING)

If he doesn't get that job,.............................what he'll do.

10. 'Do you want to go and see the new play at the Arts Centre'? Petra asked her friend. (INTERESTED)

Petra asked her friend whether.................................to see the new play at the Arts Centre.

11. Georgia hasn't written to me recently. (HEARD)

I..........................................a while.

12. They put Roger in charge of health and safety at the factory. (MADE)

Roger....................................for health and safety in the factory.

13. It is important to be well prepared for an interview because if you make a

mistake, you may not get the job. (COST)

A mistake in an interview may............................so it is important to be well prepared.

14. The company is almost certain to get the contract. (EVERY)

The company stands……………………………..the contract.

15. Julia says that her sister is the only person to know of out plans to get

married. (APART)

Julia says that…………………………....knows of our plans to get married.

16. Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time. (SHORT)

Sven didn't call yesterday...................................time.

17. Many people believe that Edilson has the ability to become world judo

champion. (CAPABLE)

Many people believe that Edilson……………………....the world championship in judo.

18. Hilary was asked to give an explanation for making the mistake. (WHY)

Hilary was asked to................................the mistake.

19. In his speech, the Principal did not mention the new language courses.

(REFERENCE)

In his speech, the Principal……………………....the new language courses.

20. Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. (DELIGHT)

              Much to....given the award.

21. Sam never thought of asking me for my advice. (OCCURRED)

                    It..................................me for advice.

22. Pat does not intend to have a holiday this year. (INTENTION)

                  Pat has................................on holiday this year.

23. John thought it was very strange that Fred had no answered his letter. (FAILURE)

             John thought that...................................his letter was very strange.

24. I think it was a mistake to lend your car to Joe. (SHOULD)

I don't think…………………………...your car to Joe.

1. By the end of the month, it will be two years since Hendrik came to England. (FOR)

By the end of the month, Hendrik………………………...two years.

2. Despite all their efforts, they could not get the old car to start. (HARD)

No matter.............................., they couldn't get the old car to start.

3. 'I'm sorry, but there's no way I'm going to sleep on the floor', said Naomi.

(CLEAR)

Naomi made………………………..prepared to sleep on the floor.

4. I don't thin you'll have much difficulty understanding the local dialect.(FIND)

I don't think……………………....to understand the local dialect.

5. Mats promised to ring as soon as he got home. (MOMENT)

Mats said that...................................he got home.

6. It's possible that the heavy traffic is delaying Katya. (HOLDING)

What may....the heavy traffic.

7. I wasn't sure who was to blame for the accident. (FAULT)

I couldn't tell............................was.

8. After Ranjit had discovered the truth, he reported the facts to the police.(OUT)

Having........................, Ranjit reported the facts to the police.

9. Franz didn't get to the office until lunchtime. (NOT)

It………………………....Karl got to the office.

10. Many people were discouraged from emigrating by the idea of crossing

the Atlantic. (OFF)

What................................the idea of crossing the Atlantic.

11. Many of the emigrant first saw the sea on the day they set sail to America.

(TIME)

For many emigrants, the day they set sail to America was.......................the sea.

12. At the time, scientists did not realise how important their finding were.

(FAILED)

At the time, scientists............................of their findings.

13. People believe that Leonardo da Vinci foresaw the invention of aircraft.

(BELIEVED)

The invention of aircraft...........................foreseen by Leonardo da Vinci.

14. Mr Porter has to lock all the doors at night after everyone has left.

(RESPONSIBLE)

The person who……………………..all the doors at night after everyone has left is Mr Porter.

15. Jack was worried that he couldn't think of any new ideas for the advertising campaign. (INABILITY)

What worried Jack.............................up with any new ideas for the advertising campaign.

16. The pool closes in ten minutes, so there isn't enough time to go swimming

now. (WORTH)

It............................now as the pool closes in ten minutes.

17. Pavel's advice helped me so much that I was able to solve the problem

immediately. (SUCH)

Pavel........................that I was able to solve problem immediately.

18. Because she postponed buying the plane ticket, Vanessa lost the

opportunity to go to China. (PUT)

If Vanessa........................the plane ticket, she wouldn't have lost the opportunity to go to China.

19. Now the tourist have seen how beautiful it is here, there's a very good

chance they'll return. (HAVING)

The tourist are highly...........................how beautiful it is here.

20. Dr Sharp wants you to look after his patients while he's away. (CARE)

Dr Sharp would like you to............................his absence.

21. Yasmin's uncle said to her that she should stop her children eating junk food. (LET)

Yasmin's uncle told her……………….....junk food any more.

1. I was surprised how hard I had to work when I became a teacher. (EXPECTED)

I had to………………….....when I became a teacher.

2. We will send your new passport tomorrow, provided your paperwork is in order. (LONG)

Your new passport will………………….....your paperwork is in order.

3. The weather was getting worse, so Joe was forced to give up his attempt to climb to the summit. (BUT)

Due to the worsening weather, Joe had…………………...to give up his attempt to climb to the summit.

4. What are your plans for celebrating Nina's birthday? (MIND)

What…………………....for celebrating Nina's birthday?

5. Once the visitors had gone, Rachel started her homework immediately. (DOWN)

Once the visitors had gone, Rachel immediately.......................her homework.

6. Mauro says he prefers to do his homework on his own. (RATHER)

Mauro says that……………………..do his homework with other people.

7. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. (HAVING)

Clara……………………...the missing letter.

8. It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. (SPENT)

Layla............................for her car keys.

9. A short meeting of the cast will take lace after today's rehearsal. (BY)

Today's rehearsal...........................a short meeting of the cast.

10. I'll be happy to show you round the sights of my city when you come to visit me. (TAKE)

It will be a………………….....sightseeing tour of my city when you come to visit me.

11. Rousseau painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest although he had

never travelled outside Europe. (SPITE)

Rousseau painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest………………...travelled outside Europe.

12. It is thought that one in every five people cannot control how much they

spend. (UNABLE)

One in every five people is thought.........................their spending under control.

13. My passport needs renewing because I'm going abroad this summer. (GET)

I need……………………..because I'm going abroad this summer.

14. Flooding after a heavy storm was responsible for the damage to the

bridge. (CAUSED)

The damage to the bridge...............................after a heavy storm.

15. When we arrive isn't really important, as long as we get there.

(MATTER)

It really………………………...time we arrive, as long as we get there.

16. I want to buy a new car, without your financial help, I'll be unable to do

it. (ABLE)

I want to buy a new car but I won't……………………...you help me financially.

17. It was impossible to predict all the problems that we faced when we built

our own house. (PREDICTED)

Nobody could…………………...face so many problems when we built out own house.

18. Gail wished she had followed David's suggestions about preparing for the

interview. (DOING)

Gail regretted..........................about preparing for the interview.

19. After a sleepless night, Marta finally decided that she wouldn't accept the

job she had been offered. (MIND)

After a sleepless night, Marta finally…………………....accept the job she had been

offered.

20. Although Joe kept on attempting to contact his cousin, he didn't manage

to speak to her until the next day. (TOUCH)

Despite repeated………………...his cousin, Joe didn't manage to speak to her until the

next day.

1. The huge traffic jam on the motorway delayed us for several hours.

(HELD)

The huge traffic jam on the motorway……………….....for several hours.

2. David said that the accident was his fault. (TOOK)

David.......................................the accident.

3. We would try really hard, but my older sister and I never got on. (HOW)

No.............................., my older sister and I never got on.

4. It might get cold when you're out this evening, so it's probably a good

idea to take gloves. (CASE)

It's probably worth.............................cold when you're out this evening.

5. They told Nick not to go to the city centre on New Year's Eve.

(WARNED)

Nick..........................from the city centre on New Year's Eve.

6. I wish I could have finished my biology project on time. (ABLE)

I regret not.................................my biology project finished on time.

7. John didn't know he had to phone his teacher if he was going to miss a

class. (MEANT)

John didn't know………………………....his teacher a call if he was going to miss a class.

8. The cost of digital photography have come down over the last few years.

(DROP)

There………………………...the cost of digital photography over the last few years.

9. I was bitterly disappointed they didn't give me a part in the school play.

(BITTER)

To……………………...given a part in the school play.

10. What are the chances of the film winning an Oscar? (likely)

How ______________________________will win an Oscar?

11. Fewer people live in extended family units in this country nowadays.(common)

It is ____________________ to live in extended family units in this country nowadays.

12. I don´t think you´ll find it hard to find Cynthia´s house. (difficulty)

I don´t think _________________________ finding Cynthia´s house.

13. My brother Sam was very surprised to be offered the job. (came)

The job offer ________________________ my brother Sam.

14. I don´t mind where we decide to go for our family holiday this year. (difference)

It doesn´t __________________ where we decide to go for our family holiday this year.

15. Gaynor´s friends persuaded her not to get married in spring.(talked)

It was Gaynor´s friends __________________getting married in spring.

16. Why did nobody tell me that the match had been cancelled? (informed)

Why ___________________________the cancellation of the match?

17. Cindy intends to complain about the service in that restaurant. (going)

Cindy ___________________________complaint about the service in that restaurant.

18. Could I borrow your umbrella this evening, please? (lend)

Would ______________________________ this evening, please?

19. She said she´d come round so I´m sure she´s on her way now. (must)

She said she´d come round so ____________________on her way now.

20. What a pity he couldn´t come. (wish)

I ___________________________________come.

21. I managed to finish the preparations in time. (succeeded)

I _______________________________ the preparations in time.

22. It isn´t necessary to call him as he already knows about it. (have)

You ________________________________ call him as he already knows about it.

23. When he spoke to me he agreed that I wasn´t responsible. (fault)

When he spoke to me he agreed that _____________________ .

1. She didn´t want to join in with the singing. (take)

She didn´t want ______________________ the singing.

2. Anya didn´t come to the dinner yesterday evening so perhaps she was ill. (must)

Anya didn´t come to the dinner yesterday evening so _______________________ ill.

3. She´ll probably end up marrying him! (chances)

The ______________________________end up marrying him!

4. She waved until the train could not be seen any more. (sight)

She waved until the train ___________________

5. I regret speaking to him like that. (wish)

I _________________________________to him like that.

6. I´m phoning because my son is too ill to talk to you. (behalf)

I´m phoning _________________________my son, who is ill.

7. She isn´t in so I assume she went to the party. (must)

She _______________________________ to the party.

8. We need to know how genes determine behaviour. (role)

We need to know what ____________________ behaviour.

9. Javier and I are completely different. (common)

I __________________________ Javier.

10. I´ve not seen such a fantastic performance before. (Never)

__________________________________ such a fantastic performance before.

11. I had only just arrived when he insisted on going out again. (sooner)

__________________________________ he insisted on going out again.

12. She´s never been in greater need of a friend than now. (Hardly)

__________________________________ in greater need of a friend.

13. They split up and then realized that they loved each other. (Only)

__________________________________ did they realize that they loved each other.

14. You must never disturb someone when they are sleepwalking. (circumstances)

__________________________________ disturb someone when they are

sleepwalking.

15. I had only just got on the train when it left! (Barely)

__________________________________ on the train when it left!

16. She never doubted that she would be able to meet the challenge. (time)

__________________________________ that she would be able to meet the challenge.

17. She should get him to do more housework. (high)

__________________________________ him to do more housework.

18. She said she wouldn´t fund my art course if I didn´t work harder. (threatened)

She ________________________________ my art course if I didn´t work harder.

19. You didn´t tell me that the exhibition was finishing today! (neglected)

You ________________________________ the exhibition was finishing today!

20. They have decided they will publish the book this summer. (published)

It has been decided __________________this summer.

21. They said the principal was resigning in the summer. (be)

The principal _________________________ in the summer.

22. People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past. (thought)

Bilingual children_________________________ in the past.

23. I thought you wanted me to invite him. (impression)

I was _____________________________you wanted me to invite him.

24. Nobody notices children who fail at school. (attention)

No _________________________________ children who fail at school.

25. Everybody should learn how to speak a second language. (taught)

A second language ___________________________everybody.

26. I need a weekend away, so I booked something on the Internet. (did)

I need a weekend away ______________________________ something on the Internet.

1. I object to hanging around in airports. (What)

___________________________ hanging around in airports.

2. I only got my money back after weeks of calling. (manage)

Only after weeks of calling ____________________________ to get my money back.

3. A driver´s strike delayed our train. (due)

Our train ____________________________ a driver´s strike.

4. I resolved the problem by taking an extra suitcase. (take)

____________________________________ an extra suitcase.

5. It worries me that I don´t speak another language well. (What)

____________________________________ I don´t speak another language well.

6. I have hardly ever come across such a strange man.

Seldom _________________ such a strange man.

7. Fernanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. (Not)

Fernanda said that ___________________ her sister's old dress.

8. My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (Recollection)

My grandfather didn't __________________ phoning me last night.

9. If Marc hadn't taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian. (Name)

If Marc hadn't taken up politics, he might have ___________ himself as an art historian.

10. The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees.

(Count)

The company's employees shouldn't _________________ allocated a car parking space.

11. Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (Put)

'I'm not willing ____________________ from my colleagues any longer,' said Delia.

12. This holiday is within our price range, provided we don't go to the expensive restaurants

in the tourist centre. (Afford)

We ____________________ as we avoid the expensive restaurants in the tourist centre.

13. It's very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 metres, as he's out of training. (Chance)

Martin has almost _____________________ the 100 metres, as he's out of training.

14. Nadia's friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. (Point)

Nadia was just ________________________ the restaurant when her friend arrived.

15. Paul wasn't able to leave the house all day because of the terrible weather. (Impossible)

The terrible weather ___________________ Paul to leave the house all day.

16. She left her husband because he cheated on her. (REASON)

__________________ her husband was because he cheated on her.

17. We stopped in an absolutely beautiful place for lunch. (WHERE)

_______________________________ lunch was absolutely beautiful.

18. A girl from my town won the silver medal. (IT)

________________________ who won the silver medal.

19. I like my Aunt Emily best of all my relatives. (PERSON)

The ________________my relatives is my Aunt Emily.

20. I first met Serena at a conference in Berlin. (TIME)

__________________________was at a conference in Berlin.

21. My grandmother was the most hardworking person I've ever known. (MORE)

I've ___________________ than my grandmother.

22. Robin has not been back to his birthplace for over twenty years. (LAST)

It is over twenty years ______________ to his birthplace.

23. A strike by check-staff led to all flights being delayed. (BECAUSE)

There were __________ of a strike by check-in staff.

24. Everyone assumed that Dennis would sell the haunted house he inherited from his uncle. (GRANTED)