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Jack's bad behaviour annoyed Ann. [put] Ann .......................... Jack's bad behaviour.was put out by
Our flat badly needs redecorating. [ought] We really ................................ up our flat.ought to do
Our flat badly needs redecorating. [ought] We really ................................ up our flat.ought to do
"Are you coming to John's party tonight?" he asked Carol. [whether] He asked ........................ to John's party that evening.Carol whether she was going
Many children do not think documentaries are interesting [interested] Many children .......... in documentaries.are not interested
Why don't you turn the television down? [sooner] I ............................... the television down.would sooner you turned
You ought to apologise to Bill for breaking his favourite mug. [better] You ............................ to Bill for breaking his favourite mug.had better apologise
Not many students managed to complete the task on time. [succeeded] Very .......................................... the task on time.few students succeeded in completing
If she weren't so young, she could go on holiday alone. [enough] She is ................................ on holiday alone.not old enough to go
Les enjoys tennis very much despite not having enough time to play. [keen] Les is ........................................... he doesn't have enough time to play.keen on tennis although
"How about getting a professional artist to paint your portrait?" he told us. [having] He ................................................. by a professional artist.suggested having our portrait painted
The graduation ceremony was held outside in the open air. [place] The graduation ceremony .............................. doors.took place out of
I don't think that Garry will accept their offer. [likely] Garry ............................ down their offer.is likely to turn
Philip suggested that I take up a sport. [good] Philip told me that it would ............................... take up a sport.be good for me to
If you don't ask somebody how to get there, you might get lost. [way] You'd better ask somebody ........................ you don't get lostthe way so that
He spent ages looking for an ancient artifact before he finally found it. [took] It ............................... the ancient artifact that he had been looking for.took him ages to find
John paid a lot of money to buy that car. [fortune] John .......................... that car.spent a fortune on
People believed the Earth was flat. [believed] The Earth .............................. flat.was believed to be
He was going to ask her a favour but decided not to. [changed] He's ............................... her a favour.changed his mind about asking
You should have come with us to the theatre. [pity] What .............................. come with us to the theatre.a pity you did not
They don't know that he's decided to get married. [ignorant] They ............................ to get married.are ignorant to his decision
She did the shopping and she also cleaned the house for the party. [addition] She cleaned the house for the party .......................... the shopping.in addition to doing
I wish I had saved up more money when I was younger. [aside] If ............................ more money when I was younger.only I had put aside
lan hasn't recovered from his illness yet so he won't be coming to school today. [weather] lan ........................... so he won't be coming to school todayis still under the weather
Vivian never goes to her appointments late. [time] Vivian .............................. for her appointments.is always on time
Les prefers skating to cycling. [rather] Les .............................. cycle.would rather skate than
You cannot use your credit card or a cheque to pay for goods at this shop. [cash] Only ............................... pay for goods at this shop.in cash can you
They believe that Nick was responsible for this accident. [believed] Nick ................................ responsible for this accidentis believed to have been
Bill didn't take part in the gold tournament because he had sprained his wrist. [due] Bill didn't take part in the golf tournament ............................. that he had sprained his wristdue to the fact
"Is the flight to Madrid delayed?" James asked. [wanted] James ............................... the flight to Madrid was delayed.wanted to know if
He described the event down to the smallest detail. [description] He ...................................... the event.gave a detailed description of
Her father made her cancel her party. [forced] She ............................... off her party.was forced to call
Mrs Jones found her son's school report rather disappointing. [disappointed] Mrs Jones .............................. her son's school report.was rather disappointed with
He woke up early because he wanted to be on time for the interview. [so] He woke up early ................................ late for the interview.so as not to be
Those shoes you are wearing are not very fashionable anymore. [fashion] Those shoes you are wearing have been ................. quite some time.out of fashion for
It wasn't necessary to buy all those tomatoes. i only asked for a kilo. [need] You ......................... all those tomatoes. I only asked for a kilo.needn't have bought
My grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary is on 30th March. [married] By 30th March my grandparents ................. 50 years.will have been married for
The young boy never pays attention to his mum's advice. [notice] The young boy never ................ his mum's advice.takes any notice of
They had just started sleeping when the baby started crying. [asleep] No sooner ............................. the baby started crying.had they fallen asleep than
He hardly ever participates in class discussions anymore. [take] Hardly ever ..................... in class discussions anymore.does he take part
Mrs Brown gave a detailed description of how those men robbed the bank. [robbery] Mrs Brown ................................... detail.described the robbery in
Tom said that it was Jack who had broken his window. [accused] Tom ................................ his window.accused Jack of breaking
Has Martin decided to move yet? [made] Has Martin ................................... moving yet?made up his mind about
I'm sure it wasn't Stella that you saw because she's still in Belgium. [mistaken] You .............................. someone else because she's still in Belgium.must have mistaken Stella for
Taking photographs inside the museum is forbidden. [allowed] You ................................... photographs inside the museum.are not allowed to take
Patrick needs to use your computer. Is this OK with you? [if] Would you ............................ your computer?mind if Patrick used
The students continued their exam after the interruption by the teacher. [carried] The students ............................... after the interruption by the teacher.carried on with their exam
Although he has been in Spain for a year, Jack can't speak a word of Spanish. [spite] In ........................... in Spain for a year, Jack can't speak a word of Spanish.spite of having been
Are you in the mood to go for a walk in the countryside? [like] Would .............................. for a walk in the countryside?you feel like going
When I first came to England I found it difficult to drive on the left. [used] When I first came to England, I ............................ driving on the left.was not used to
"You shouldn't have been rude to her," he said to me. [criticised] He .................... rude to her.criticised me for being
They didn't say anything about the way he reacted to the news. [his] Nothing ................................. to the news.was said about his reaction
It's a nine-hour flight from here to New York. [takes] It ............................. from here to New York/takes nine hours to fly
Matt tried as hard as he could to pass the exam. [did] Matt ............................ he wouldn't fail the exam.did his best so that
Even though the police warned him, he still continued to drive at extremely high speeds. [despite] He continued to drive at extremely high speeds ......................... the police.despite having been warned by
If it wasn't a rainy day, we could go to the countryside. [stop] I wish ................................ so we could go to the countryside.it would stop raining
Don't be deceived by his look of innocence. [taken] Don't be .................................... look.taken in by his innocent
"I'll take a quick look at your essay when I get home," he said to me. [through] He said he ..................................... essay when he got home.would look through my
This has nothing to do with you [none] This .......................... businesss.is none of your
Our flat badly needs redecorating. [ought] We really ................................ up our flat.ought to do
I spoke loudly so that everybody could hear me. [order] I spoke loudly ................... by everybody.in order to be heard
"Well done, Peter! You played wonderfully," said his teacher. [congratulated] Peter's teacher ............................... wonderfully.congratulated him on playing
George has always been worthy of my respect and admiration. [looked] I .................................. George.have always looked up to
I'll ask Peter to help me move my furniture. [hand[ I'll have Peter ................................... moving the furniture.give me a hand with
She felt strongly about the issue of using animals in experiments. [strong] She ............................. about the issue of using animals in experiments.had strong feelings
Jack's bad behaviour annoyed Ann. [put] Ann .......................... Jack's bad behaviour.was put out by
I don't see why we should invite her to dinner, since she turns everybody down. [use] It's ....................... her to dinner because she will only turn us down.no use inviting
Tony went to Oxford to take a summer course in English. [view] Tony went to Oxford .......................... a summer course in English.with a view to taking
Can you take care of the baby for a while, Sandra? [keep] Can you ......................... the baby for a while, Sandra?keep an eye on
The Smith family will offer their hospitality to two homeless children. [put] Two homeless children .................................... by the Smith family.will be put up
When Officer Keynes isn't working. he goes to bed quite late. [duty] When Officer Keynes is .................................... in quite late.off duty, he turns
What you did was both courageous and kind. [only] What you did was ....................................... kind.not only courageous but also
The scientists managed to complete their research even though they had very few funds. [lack] The scientists managed to complete their research in .......................... funds.spite of the lack of
Don't tell any more lies or you'll land yourself in trouble. [give] Unless ......................................., you'll land yourself in trouble.you give up lying
The National Museum exhibits many interesting objects. [display] Many interesting objects ................................... the National Museum.are on display at
She completely agreed with the decision I made. [total] She ......................................... me over the decision I made.was in total agreement with
It was wrong of you to reveal my secret, under any circumstances. [given] You shouldn't ............................ my secret, under any circumstances.have given away
The clients arrived before I reached the office. [already] The clients ........................................ I reached the office.had already arrived when
He only started writing because his wife kept encouraging him to do so. [taken] Had it not been for his wife's encouragement he .............................. writing.would not have taken up
Even though his book is funny, few people will buy it. [be] Funny though his book ......................... sell well.may be, it will not
We didn't go to the cinema because Helen came home later than she had said she would. [time] If Helen ..................................., we would have gone to the cinema.had come home on time
You should try to be friends again with Jack. [up] You should try .............................. Jack.to make up with
John wanted to know how much she had paid for her new fur coat. [cost] John wanted to ................................... her new fur coat.know the cost of
"I'll lend you my car if you promise to be back by ten," she said. [long] She said she'd land me her car .................................... to be back by ten.as long as I promised
"What do people think about this doctor?" she asked. [reputation] "What kind of ............................................?" she asked.reputation does this doctor have
How long do you think this piece of cloth is? [of] What is .................................. of cloth, do you think?the length of this piece
"How about going for a walk tonight?" said Mary to her children. [suggested] Mary ......................................... for a walk that night.suggested that they should go
The earthquake destroyed lots of buildings. [result] Lots of buildings were ............................ the earthquake.destroyed as a result of
I can't tell you what the hotel is like, as I haven't been there yet. [having] I can't tell you what the hotel is like ............................... yet.not having been there
Only eco-friendly materials were used to build this house. [using] This house ............................ only eco-friendly materials.was built using
Apart from Jack, nobody missed my party. [one] Jack was .............................. miss my party.the only one to
The airline has cancelled the flight once more. [off] The airline ................................. the flight once more.has called off
The detective hadn't been successful in his effort to trace the killer. [по] The detective ............................... in his effort to trace the killer.had had no success
Sally once worked for a multinational law firm. [job] Sally used .............................. with a multinational law firm.to have a job
Unfortunately, lollipop ladies are rarely seen outside primary schools in Athens. [rare] Unfortunately, ............................ lollipop ladies outside primary schools in Athens.it is rare to see
They went to the protest to distribute leaflets against the government policy. [given] The leaflets against the government policy ...................... at the protest.were given out
You can get second-hand clothes at the flea market for next to nothing. [costs] It ......................... second-hand clothes at the flea market.costs very little to buy
Could you give me your opinion on the new outfit I got? [know] Could you ....................... think about the new outfit I got?let me know what you
Jane's mum stopped her from going to school until she had eaten her breakfast. [let] Jane's mum .................... to school without eating her breakfast first.wouldn't let her go
Mr Collins is sure that his secretary will help him finish the project. [rely] Mr Collins thinks he can .............................. him finish the project.rely on his secretary to help
You shouldn't bother cooking dinner today as I've arranged for us to eat out. [point] There ........................... dinner today as I've arranged for us to eat out.is no point cooking
Aristotle Onasis established Olympic Airlines. [set] Olympic Airlines ................................ Aristotle Onasis.was set up by
The number of people who eat genetically modified food has risen. [rise] There ........................ the number of people who eat genetically modified food.has been a rise in
I knew that I had to hand in my project by the end of the month. [necessary] I knew that ........................... to hand in my project by the end of the month.it was necessary for me
"What's the height of the Eiffel Tower?" the teacher asked. [high] The teacher wanted ................................. the Eiffel Tower is.to know how high
Mum said we had run out of milk and couldn't make pancakes. [left] Mum said there ........................... to make pancakes.wasn't enough milk left
I wish I had told her the truth. [regret] I ............................................. the truth.regret not having told her
Jack didn't know why she decided to leave the country. [made] Jack didn't know ............................ leave the country.what made her decide to
I missed the party because there was a lot of traffic. [turned] If there hadn't been a lot of traffic, I ......................... at the party.would have turned up
Although the problem was difficult, he managed to solve it. [came] Although the problem was difficult, he ............................. to it.came up with the solution
My doctor thinks it's all right that I eat chocolate once in a while. [wrong] My doctor thinks .................................... my eating chocolate once in a while.there's nothing wrong with
Everyone believes that Sue will win the competition. [expected] Sue is ............................... the competition.expected to win
This washing machine is the best one that we could have chosen. [made] We couldn't .................................. than this washing machine.have made a better choice
He failed the exam because he hadn't studied. [have] He ............................ the exam if he had studied.would have passed
My grandma was fifty-five when she decided to take up music professionally. [become] My grandma didn't ........................................ she was fifty-five.become a professional musician until
Nobody said anything for the first few moments after the earthquake. [before] It was a few moments ................................. after the earthquake.before anybody spoke
I didn't know anything about the new deal. [unaware] I .................................. the new deal.was unaware of
Leslie was not close enough for me to hear what she was saying. [away] Leslie was ..................... for me to hear what she was saying.too far away
I show no talent for music. [good] I am .................... music.not good at
She hasn't heard from her brother since he moved to Australia. [news] She's ............................. her brother since he moved to Australia.had no news from
Adam can't have been telling the truth about his school report. [must] Adam ................................ about his school report.must have been lying
You must fill in this application form before you go in for the interview. [required] You ................................ this application form before you go in for the interview.are required to fill in
The heavy rain made it impossible for us to do our shopping. [prevented] We ....................................... our shopping by the heavy rain.were prevented from doing
On arriving at the airport, I realised I had lost my ticket. [soon] I realised I had lost my ticket ..................................... at the airport.as soon as I arrived
I hadn't eaten more Chinese food in over five years. [more] It was ............................ I had eaten Chinese food.more than five years since
Jane found it difficult to control her bike down the slippery slope. [under] Jane found it difficult to .................................. down the slippery slope.keep her bike under control
Such wealth has not been achieved by many people around the world. [few] Only ............................ such wealth around the world.a few people have achieved
The suitcase was so heavy that I couldn't lift it. [such] It ............................. that I couldn't lift it.was such a heavy suitcase
You should have called them earlier. [been] It ........................ you had called them earlier.would have been better if
No one was able to explain how the fire started. [not] The cause of ........................ explained by anyone.the fire has not been
Diana didn't try to help us. [made] Diana ............................ to help us.made no effort
How about going to the cinema to see the new Brad Pitt film? [we] Why ...................... to the cinema to see the new Brad Pitt film?don't we go
Hurry up, the performance will be starting in a moment. [about] Hurry up, the performance ...................... start.is about to
They decided to postpone the wedding because the bride was ill. [bride's] Because .................................., they decided to postpone the wedding.of the bride's illness
That's the restaurant where we dined last night. [in] That's the restaurant .............................. dinner last night.in which we had
It is believed that the story is true. [to] The story ............................... true.is believed to be
I don't like Fiona because she's so moody. [why] Fiona's moodiness ............................ I don't like her.is the reason why
Last week Carla borrowed a CD from me and now she's lost it. [I] Carla's lost ............................... last week.the CD I lent her
It's pointless to argue with her. [WORTH] It's ................... with her.not worth arguing
We couldn't get the holiday we wanted because we booked late. [UNABLE] We ........................... the holiday we wanted because we booked late.were unable to get
He has been fired because he was late for work too often. [SACK] He ................................. late for work too often.got the sack for being
I don't find Maths at all interesting. [IN] I have ................................ Maths at all.no interest in
His aggression surprised us. [ABACK] We were ............................... behaviour.taken aback by his aggressive
The noise outside made it difficult for him to focus on his work. [DIFFICULTY] He ..................... on his work because of the noise outside.had difficulty focusing
Is it OK for me to borrow your car? [OBJECT] Would you ......................... your car?object to me borrowing
Sandra is not angry with Tom, despite his revealing her secret. [THOUGH] Sandra is not angry with Tom, ............................ away her secret.even though he gave
My teachers disliked the way I dressed. [APPROVED] None ....................... the way I dressed.of my teachers approved of
Rose might have a professional train her dog. [TRAINED] Rose is thinking ................................... by a professional.of having her dog trained
I believe walking is the best way to stay slim. [SHAPE] In my opinion, the best way ........................ is to go walking.to keep in shape
She was late due to the heavy traffic. [ON] She didn't arrive ............................. of the heavy traffic.on time because
Nina was unable to tolerate his horrible behaviour. [PUT] Nina ................................. his horrible behaviour.could not put up with
I'm sure she didn't intend to ruin my shirt. [INTENTION] I'm sure she had ............................. my shirt.no intention of ruining
The actor disguised himself so that no one would recognise him in public. [FEAR] The actor disguised himself ..................... recognised in public.for fear of being
Rather than walk to work, we took the bus. [FOOT] Instead .......................... to work, we took the bus.of going on foot
"Shall I call them later?" he asked himself. [WHETHER] He .................................... them later.wondered whether he should call
The shoes we bought John no longer fit him. [GROWN] John ................................. the shoes we bought him.has grown out of
She won't tell us her reasons for quitting, despite our insisting. [EVEN] She won't tell us why ................................. we insisted.she quit, even though
They say that the treasure was discovered by a young diver. [SAID] The treasure ............................. discovered by a young diver.is said to have been
They bought a large house because they planned to start a family. [VIEW] They bought a large house ................................. a family.with a view to starting
Leslie would rather read books than watch television. [PREFERS] Leslie ................................ television.prefers reading books to watching
Everyone did the exercise except Ann. [ONLY] The .................................. do the exercise was Ann.only one who did not
That's the house where I was raised. [WHICH] That's the house ............................. up.in which I grew
We enjoyed the party very much. [FUN] We ........................ the party.had lots of fun at
Not all political parties completely agreed with the new policy. [FULL] Not all political parties ............................... with the new policy.were in full agreement
If we are told earlier, we'll make the necessary arrangements. [ADVANCE] Provided they let ............................, we'll make the necessary arrangements.us know in advance
But for the help of my friends I'd never have survived. [FOR] If it hadn't ...................................., I'd never have survived.been for my friends' help
"You broke my camera" she said to me. [ACCUSED] She ...................................... her camera.accused me of breaking
She tried to pay the rent on time. [FALL] She tried ............................ the rent.not to fall behind with
They will be selling tickets for the performance at the school canteen. [SALE] Tickets for the performance .......................... at the school canteen.will be on sale
One has to hear it to appreciate it. [HEARD] It has .............................. appreciated.to be heard to be
He will probably be late for the interview. [UNLIKELY] He is ............................ for the interview.unlikely to be on time
The detective asked the witness to describe the suspect in detail. [FULL] The detective asked the witness to give .............................. the suspect.a full description of
It's a two-hour drive to the seaside. [TAKES] It ............................. to the seaside.takes two hours to drive
You won't get promoted if you don't work hard. [BY] Only ........................... you get promoted.by working hard will
I was completely unaware of Sue's decision to leave school. [IDEA] I had ......................... decided to leave school.no idea that Sue had
Shall I help you with the washing-up? [LIKE] Would .............................. you with the washing-up?you like me to help
They're advertising a new detergent at the moment. [BEING] A new detergent .................................. at the moment.is being advertised
I'd prefer you to see to it personally. [RATHER] I ................................... it personally.would rather you saw to
The children can't wait for the summer holidays to begin. [LOOKING] The children .......................... the summer holidays.are looking forward to
Is it OK if I park my car here? [OBJECTION] Is there ............................. my car here?any objection to me parking
Since no one was interested, the meeting was cancelled. [INTEREST] Due ............................, the meeting was cancelled.to lack of interest
Why did the clients insist that we sign a new contract? [MADE] Why ............................ a new contract by the clients?were we made to sign
I haven't been to the theatre for ages. [TIME] The ..................... to the theatre was ages ago.last time I went
Josh went abroad in order to earn more money. [VIEW] Josh went abroad ....................................... more money.with a view to earning
He is too cowardly to start an extreme sport. [BRAVE] He is not ................................. up an extreme sport.brave enough to take
It's a good idea to avoid foods with too much fat, if possible. [AVOIDED] Foods that are rich .............................., if possible.in fat should be avoided
It was thoughtless of her to treat Dan with such rudeness. [SO] She should ........................... to Dan.not have been so rude
He couldn't run fast because of his swollen ankle. [PREVENTED] His swollen ankle .................... fast.prevented him running
"I'm sorry I spoilt your plans," he said. [FOR] He ............................ plans.apologised for spoiling my
He wishes he hadn't rented a house which was so big. [REGRETS] He ............................. big house.regrets having rented such a
The doctor won't let him do any strenuous exercise. [ALLOWED] He won't ......................... any strenuous exercise.be allowed to do
Peter prefers skiing to going on hiking trips. [RATHER] Peter ................................. on hiking trips.would rather ski than go
Helen's daughter has sufficient talent to become a successful actress. [ENOUGH] Helen's daughter ............................... to become a successful actress.is talented enough
It's unlikely that I'll reach my destination on time. [ΤΟ] I'm not ...................... my destination on time.likely to reach