I1. There were a lot of things that we had to think about before we could accept their offer.

OBLIGEDThere were several things that we ……………………………………….. consideration before we could accept their offer.2. Do you think you could help me to fill in this application form?

WONDERINGI ……………………………………………. me a hand filling in this application form.3. I know that it was wrong of me to shout in front of the customers.

RAISEDI know that I should …………………………………..in front of the customers.4. If you need any help, you can always call me.

HESITATEIf you need any help, …………………………………… me.5. It hasn’t rained quite as much this year as in previous years.

SLIGHTLYThis year, it has rained …………………………………..did in previous years.6. Unless the weather improves, they will have to stop the tennis match.

MEANIf the weather doesn’t get ……………………………….. stopping the tennis match.7. I don’t mind whether we stay in or go out this evening, but John wants to go to the cinema.DIFFERENCEIt doesn’t ………………………………………….. whether we stay in or go out this evening.8. It’s possible that the thieves entered the building by forcing a window at the back.

BROKENThe thieves may ……………………………………. the building through a window at the back.9. They had no idea they had arrested the wrong man.

KNOWLittle ………………………………………………… arrested.10. “Where is Alison now? Do you know?” Liz said to me.

WHETHERLiz wanted to know …………………………………………. then.

II. 1. This is the number to call to book theatre tickets for tonight. RESERVEDTheatre tickets for tonight ……………………………………….. this number.2. Once Noriko had performed her solo, there was no reason for us to stay for the rest of the

concert.POINTThere was ………………………………………….. for the rest of the concert once Noriko had performed her solo.3. I’m not sure how Mark grows such impressive tomatoes. METHODI don’t know ………………………………………… grow such impressive tomatoes.4. Harry wished he had asked a mechanic to check the car before he bought it. WITHOUTHarry regretted …………………………………………. it checked by a mechanic.

5. No one can believe how successful the composer’s first musical has been. TAKENThe success of the composer’s first musical …………………………………… surprise.6. Tom is so tall he can only just get through that door without stooping. ANYIf Tom was …………………………………………. be able to get through that door without stooping.7. Despite arriving at work late on several occasions, my brother was still promoted. TURNEDEven ……………………………….. late for work on several occasions, my brother was still promoted.8. We ought to discuss the date for the annual art exhibition. HAVEWe ought to …………………………………. we are going to hold the annual art exhibition.9. I don’t intend to wait here all morning. INTENTIONI ………………………………………………….. here all morning.10. I admire her business ability but not the way she manages her staff. DISLIKEMuch …………………………………………. the way she manages her staff.

III. 1.These computer data are strictly confidential. revealed Under no circumstances………………………………………………….to anyone.2. We fear that nine crew members were lost overboard in the storm. are Nine crew members……………………………………….overboard in the storm.3. It’s a good idea to rehearse your speech in front of a mirror. run George advised……………………………………………….in front of the mirror.4. It wasn’t until last week that the minister admitted he was wrong. error Only last week………………………………………………………..of judgement.5. He made me very angry and upset when he said that my book of poems was badly written. kindly I……………………………………….…the way he described my book of poems.6. I admit that I was too critical of the film back I…………………………………………………………………..…..about the film. 7. I found the plot of the book too complicated to follow.

head I…………………………………………………………….the plot of the book.

8. We can’t regard all football supporters as hooligans. branded Not all……………………………………………………………….hooligans.

9. On seeing his serious face I knew that he meant every word he had said.jest

I knew he was…………………………………………………..his serious face.10. Since they had done work deemed unimportant, the teachers were paid very little money.

pittance The teachers……….………………………………...work deemed unimportant.

IV. 1. It isn’t worth considering his suggestion for a moment. giving Not for one moment…………………………………………….consideration.2. They say the rock star’s wife has had at least two facelifts. have The rock star’s wife…………………………………………at least two facelifts.3. We understand that inner-city crime rates are going up in most areas. be Inner-city crime rates……………………………………………..…in most areas.4. There was no further delay in awarding the prizes. more The prizes……………………………………………………..………………..ado.

5. The villagers, though few in number, were incredibly friendly. lacked What the villagers……………………………………..……………in friendliness.6. Teaching young learners can certainly tire her. out Teaching young learners can…………………………………………………of her. 7. Mathew says he was in no way responsible for the financial miscalculation. all Mathew…………………………………………………the financial miscalculation. 8. I’ve been racking my brains to remember where I’ve seen that man before. finger Try as……………………………………….……where I’ve seen that man before.9. Following their father’s death the twins hardly manage to live on very little money and food. eke After their father’s death………………………………………………existence. 10. Pickpocketing is known to be rather high in the downtown area of New York. rife New York ………………………………………………in the downtown area.

V. 1. As part of his new year’s resolution he has renounced cigarettes and bad food.upHe decided ................ cigarettes and bad food in the new year.2. They are building a new car park next to the shopping centre.putA new car park ................ next to the shopping centre.3. If there is an accident, phone the emergency services.ofPhone the emergency services ................. an accident.4. We would have missed our connecting train if we had not caught the earlier plane.notHad ................ the earlier plane, we would have missed our connecting train.5. Providing that you make up the time later in the week you can take Monday off.conditionYou can have the day off on Monday ................ make up the time later in the week.

VI. 1 Bergkamp’s goal is the most extraordinary I’ve ever seen .yet I’ve ………………. an extraordinary goal as Bergkamp’s .2 It’s only after a week that you begin to feel relaxed here . home You won’t begin to feel…………………………… gone by .3 He often says to people how much of his success is down to you .heard He ………………………….. how much of his success is down to you .4 Her son thinks he is really clever, but he isn’t.halfHer son isn’t ………………………. as he thinks he is.5 The calculation would have been completely beyond me if it hadn’t been for your help .baffled I …………………………….. if it hadn’t been for your help .

VII. 1. The mood is full of relentless misery which could make you end up cutting your wrists. SOThe mood is ………………………………………………….. you could end up cutting your wrists.2. Not as many people attend the gym now as when it first opened. LOTThere are a ………………………………….. the gym now than when it first opened.3. At the same time, as it has been pointed out by a lot of people with skeptical minds, it is anything but casual in terms of business. HAVEAt the same time, as …………………………………., it is anything but casual in terms of business.4. Her personal style is conciliatory, an approach which is comprehended with difficulty by the younger people following her. HAVEHer personal style is conciliatory, an approach ……………………………………....comprehending.5. If you’re looking for the opportunity to be your own boss running your business, our branch offers you an excellent platform. ONIf you’re looking for the opportunity to …………………………………. running your business, our branch offers you an excellent platform.

VIII.1. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.

lightThe mistake in the accounts only ........................................ the figures were re-checked.

2. I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour.leavesHalf-an-hour ........................................ completely exhausted.

3. Doctors believe that people who smoke regularly are more likely to die prematurely.linkDoctors believe that a strong ................ smoking and premature death.

4. I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is not quite as bad. lesser I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is the .................5. It was really unexpected when my football team achieved the result it did.timeAt ................ my football team to do as well as it did.

IX. 1. Matthew can’t be sure that Alex will help him if something goes wrong. rely Matthew can’t ........................................... him of something goes wrong. 2. By the time we arrived at the theatre, nearly all the seats had been taken. hardly There .......................................... left by the time we arrived at the theatre. 3. Pauline isn’t trying to solve her financial problems at all. effort Pauline is .............................. solve her financial problems. 4. I’d rather you made less noise – I’m trying to get some work done. mind Would ...................... much noise – I’m trying to get some work done. 5. I shouldn’t bother to clean the windows today because it’s going to rain. worth It ........................................ the windows today because it’s going to rain.

X. 1. It’s a two-hour drive to the seaside. TAKES ………………………………………………………2. I’d prefer you to see it personally. RATHER ……………………………………..3. It’s pointless to argue about it any more. WORTH …………………………………………………4. “I’m sorry I spoilt your plans,” he said FOR ……………………………………………………….5. He found the film boring. BORED

XI.1. There is a strong possibility that the manager will choose Antonio to play on Saturday but it depends on his state of fitness. well Antonio ........................................... the manager to play on Saturday but it depends on his state of fitness. 2. We are sure that the government’s new policy will successfully reduce unemployment. bound We think that the government’s new policy ..............................in reducing unemployment. 3. You can’t blame Sam for breaking the window because he wasn’t even here this morning. been It .............................. broke the window because he wasn’t here this morning. 4. It is not likely that the effects of global warming can be reversed. likelihood There is ...................... reversing the effects of global warming. 5. I gave up the job at the hotel because there were too few challenges. enough I gave up the job at the hotel because it...................................... me.

XII.1. I’d be grateful if you would check these accounts for me. mind

………………………………………………………………..2. There’ll be trouble if you do that again. better

…………… …………………………………………………..3. His arrival was completely unexpected. took

……………………………………………………4. He owed his rescue to a passer-by. indebted

………………… ……………………..5. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. depends ………………

………………………………………………….

XIII.1. I am sure that the cat is in the house somewhere. MUST ………………………………………………………2. This island has a large population. PEOPLE ……………………………………..3. There are pieces of paper all over the floor. LITTER

4. This is the only money I have left. ALL ……………………………………………………….5. When you eat a lot, you get fat. MORE …………………………………….

XIV.1. Jill forgot to set her alarm clock so she overslept and was late for school. If……………………………………..2. I’d like to have lived in the 19th century. I wish…………………………………….3. It is essential that she does not arrive late. She…………………………………………4. After finding himself a job, he felt more at home here. After ………………………………………..5. We should have mended the window before we went on holiday. The window……………………………………………

XV.1. People are not surprised any more when a bank is robbed. got People_________________banks being robbed.2. I no longer go to gym classes. going I______________________gym classes3. Romeo and Juliet liked each other from the first moment. took Romeo and Juliet_____________________immediately. 4. In your position, I would study engineering. you If______________________I would study engineering.

5. You need a good night’s rest. do You____________________a good night’s rest.

XVI.1. Nobody can predict what Anna’s reaction to the news will be. seenIt ……………………to the news.2. Toby got ideas for his novels from local newspapers. sourceToby used local …………… ideas for his novels.3. Christine failed to get promotion because of her limited experience. dueChristine’s …………………her limited experience.4. The standing ovation came as a complete surprise to the young singer. abackThe young singer ………………… the standing ovation5. There is nothing to stop you from applying for the job. whyThere’s ………………… for the job.

XVII.1. Without your assistance I could never have done this job so well. ASSISTEDHad....................................................................., I could never have done this job so well.2. The manager praised one particular player. SINGLEDOne particular player ................................................praise by the manager.3. He denied the accusation unconvincingly, which made me think he was guilty. LED

His ....................................................believe that he was guilty.4. I had to go to an expert and ask her to advise me. SEEKI was forced ....................................................................expert.5. Presumably you’re still interested in travelling this summer. LOST

I take .......................................................travelling this summer.

XVIII.1. Because of its price, the book may never become a bestseller. PREVENTThe price of the book may ………………………….a bestseller.2. It is essential that this door is kept unlocked. SHOULDOn no………………………locked.3. It’s ages since the vending machines in the canteen worked. OUTThe vending machines…………………ages.4. Nadia's friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. POINTNadia was just………………….the restaurant when her friend arrived.5. Jane said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. PUT“I’m not willing …… from my colleagues any longer”, said Jane.

XIX.1 I’m sure we’re not doing it the right way.be

This ____________________________________ way you’re supposed to do it.2 I think you should try applying again in a few months’ time.wereIf ________________________________________ try applying again in a few months’time.3 Although I tried hard, I couldn’t get the hang of using a computer.mightTry __________________________________________ I couldn’t get the hang of using acomputer.4 It seems that Hermann wasn’t to be trusted, after all.appearsHermann _______________________________________ trustworthy after all.5 Clearly the previous owners left it when they moved to their new house.mustIt _________________________________________ the previous owners when they moved

to their new house.

XX. 1. The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom. OWN2. “I have an interview tomorrow so I ought to leave soon,” said Tom. BETTER3. I had never met her husband before. FIRST4. His mother didn’t let him play until he had done his homework. MADE5. Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caught. EVEN

XXI.1. She won’t buy him any chocolate if he doesn’t stop crying. UNLESS

She won’t buy him any chocolate ……………………… crying.2. After his retirement he started playing golf. TOOK

After his retirement ………………………………. golf.3. Experts believe excessive sunbathing causes skin cancer. BELIEVED

Excessive sunbathing …………………………….. skin cancer. 4. I didn’t lose weight, so my new swimsuit still doesn’t fit. WISH I ………………………………. so that my new swimsuit would fit. 5. He would never have bought the car without the generous discount. FOR But …………………………….., he would never have bought the car.

XXII.1. We missed the train because we arrived at the station late.BYThe train………………………………………..we arrived at the station.

2. The final pages were missing from the book, so I never found out who the murderer was.NOTIf the final pages of the book………………………………………….have found out who the murderer was.

3. The police acted quickly and prevented a fight between rival groups developing.PARTQuick……………………………the police prevented a fight between rival groups developing.

4. Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles.GETKelvin should………………………………………………….by a builder.

5. You must never let anyone else use your Identity Card.SHOULDUnder………………………………………let anyone else use your Identity Card.

XXIII.1. If he fails the final examination, he won’t be able to graduate. be Unless he……………………………………………...unable to graduate.2. They say the movie star has had at least two facelifts. have The movie star……………………………….……….at least two facelifts.3. Jonathan has never been to Athens before. visited This is the first………………………………………………….Athens.4. “Why don’t you postpone your trip till the autumn, Jim?”, suggested Sarah. off Sarah suggested…………………………………………till the autumn.5. “You’ve passed the exam? Oh, well done!,” my aunt said to me. on My aunt…………………………………………………….……the exam.6. “Why didn’t you tell me you were going to be late? I waited for you in the rain for an hour. might You…………………………………be late, so I needn’t have been kept waiting in the rain.7. Adele tries hard , but she doesn’t get anywhere. hard However……………………………………………………….…..nowhere.8. This computer data is strictly confidential. revealed Under no circumstances…………………………………………..to anyone.9. “Don’t worry; Lucas won’t be late.” here Don’t worry; Lucas…………………………………………………..time.10. We haven’t been skating for ages. since It’s……………………………………………………………………skating.

XXIV.1. I usually drink a cup of milk first thing in the morning. habit I am…………………………..a cup of milk first thing in the morning.2. “Why don’t you go to the dentists’s, Stephanie?”, said her mother. suggested Stephanie’s mother………………………………….to the dentist’s.3. Ken’s lies completely deceived me. taken I……………………………………………………………. Ken’s lies.4. He didn’t forget any of his lines on stage. once Not…………………………………………………his lines on stage.5. He didn’t notice any money had been stolen until the end of the day. light The theft of the money…………..………………..the end of the day.6. My boyfriend doesn’t really want us to go out tonight. rather My boyfriend……………………………………………go out tonight.7. You don’t appear to have any milk left. run

You appear………………………………………………………..milk.8. Men outnumber women by two to one in that company. many There are………………………………………women in that company.9. Your scheme is brilliant, but it won’t succeed. doomed Brilliant though it…………………………………………….…….failure.10. There is a rumour that the principal is planning to retire early. rumoured The principal……………………………………………..early retirement.

XXV.1. I don’t believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes. POSSIBLY Jane………………………………..that distance in only five minutes. 2. 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. 3. Global temperatures are higher now than ever before. SO Never before………………………………………………………………high. 4. Occasionally I like to be alone in the house without any interruptions. AGAIN I like to be alone in the house………………………………..interruptions. 5. Nursing doesn’t suit Jo-Anne as she gets too involved with her patients. CUT Jo-Anne………………………………as she gets too involved with her patients.

XXVI.1. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company’s dress code RESULT Failure to ………………………………….…………………………………… your dismissal.2. Everyone in the country knw Isabel’s name after she risked her life to save two children. HOUSEHOLDIsabel……………………………………………………..after she risked her life to save two children.3. The offer of a job will only be confirmed following a successful medical examination. COMPLETED Once …………………………………………………………………… the offer of a job will be confirmed.4. I regret not saying something nice about her appearance. PAID I wish now that ………………………….………………………………….. on her appearance.5. Decisions about the exact contents of the college magazine will be left to the students. UP It will ………………………………..………………….. what the exact contents of the college magazine will be.

XXVII.1. If he fails the final examination, he won’t be able to graduate. be Unless he……………………………………………...unable to graduate.2. They say the movie star has had at least two facelifts. have The movie star……………………………….……….at least two facelifts.3. Jonathan has never been to Athens before. visited This is the first………………………………………………….Athens.4. “Why don’t you postpone your trip till the autumn, Jim?”, suggested Sarah. off Sarah suggested…………………………………………till the autumn.5. “You’ve passed the exam? Oh, well done!,” my aunt said to me. on My aunt…………………………………………………….……the exam.6. “Why didn’t you tell me you were going to be late? I waited for you in the rain for an hour. might You…………………………………be late, so I needn’t have been kept waiting in the rain.7. Adele tries hard , but she doesn’t get anywhere. hard

However……………………………………………………….…..nowhere.8. This computer data is strictly confidential. revealed Under no circumstances…………………………………………..to anyone.9. “Don’t worry; Lucas won’t be late.” here Don’t worry; Lucas…………………………………………………..time.10. We haven’t been skating for ages. since It’s……………………………………………………………………skating.

XXVIII.1. I usually drink a cup of milk first thing in the morning. habit I am…………………………..a cup of milk first thing in the morning.2. “Why don’t you go to the dentists’s, Stephanie?”, said her mother. suggested Stephanie’s mother………………………………….to the dentist’s.3. Ken’s lies completely deceived me. taken I……………………………………………………………. Ken’s lies.4. He didn’t forget any of his lines on stage. once Not…………………………………………………his lines on stage.5. He didn’t notice any money had been stolen until the end of the day. light The theft of the money…………..………………..the end of the day.6. My boyfriend doesn’t really want us to go out tonight. rather My boyfriend……………………………………………go out tonight.7. You don’t appear to have any milk left. run You appear………………………………………………………..milk.8. Men outnumber women by two to one in that company. many There are………………………………………women in that company.9. Your scheme is brilliant, but it won’t succeed. doomed Brilliant though it…………………………………………….…….failure.10. There is a rumour that the principal is planning to retire early. rumoured The principal……………………………………………..early retirement.

XXIX.1. I don’t believe that Jane ran that distance in only five minutes. possibly Jane………………………………..that distance in only five minutes. 2. 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. 3. Global temperatures are higher now than ever before. so Never before………………………………………………………………high. 4. Occasionally I like to be alone in the house without any interruptions. again I like to be alone in the house………………………………..interruptions. 5. Nursing doesn’t suit Jo-Anne as she gets too involved with her patients. cut Jo-Anne………………………………as she gets too involved with her patients.

XXX.1. This series is not as good as the previous one. par This series………………………………………………..the previous one.

2. The government is gradually withdrawing student grants. phased Student grants……………………………………………the government.3. Who gave you the idea of doing this? put Who…………………………………………..this ?4. Everyone in the country knw Isabel’s name after she risked her life to save two children. household Isabel………………………………..after she risked her life to save two children.5. Let’s go back to the castle the way we came. steps Let’s……………………………………………………………the castle.

XXXI.1. It is possible that Teresa took your car keys this morning by mistake. ACCIDENTALLY

Teresa.............................................your car keys this morning.

2. We’re going to miss the start of the film if we don’t hurry. TIME Unless we hurry, the film.................................we get there.

3. I learnt a lot about gardening, thanks to Kevin. FOR If.........................................................., I wouldn’t have learnt so much about

gardening.

4. “Honestly, I didn’t cheat in the test!”said John. DENIED John...................................................................in the test.

5. Internal Affairs are investigating allegations of police fraud. INTO Allegations of police fraud.................................................................Internal Affairs.

XXXII.1. Jane persuaded me not to sell my house. (out)

Jane ………………………………………..my house.2. It doesn’t matter whether you are an experienced climber or not, mountaineering can still be dangerous.

(however)……………………………………………………….. mountaineering can still be dangerous.

3. I would never expect Mary to behave like that. (not)It’s …………………………………………………. Rude.

4. We decided to try again later. (would)It was …………………………………………. Try again later.

5. A famous architect designed their new house. (had)They …………………………………………………….their new home.

XXXIII.1. They weren’t involved in the robbery.

nothing They ……………………………………………………………………………………… robbery.

2. I don’t feel like going to the party.

rather I ………….…………………………………………………………………………….to the party.

3. She wants to know whose car that is.who She wants to know ……………………………….…………………………………………… to.

4. Someone should repair the fence soon.needs The fence ……..…………………………………………………………………………… soon.

5. I haven’t tried windsurfing before.first This is ……….……………………………………………………………………… windsurfing.

XXXIV.1. Do you mind if I watch you while you paint? OBJECTION Do you .................................................you while painting?

2. The author describes his childhood vividly in the book. ACCOUNT The author’s book..........................................his childhood

3. This plant often gets attacked by insects. PRONE This plant ................................... by insects

4. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. TERMS Hate has finally ..................................................their friendship is over.

5. I wasn’t expecting you to begin singing when they asked you to speak. TOOK It ............................................... singing when they asked you to speak.

6. Janice soon recovered from her cold. GET It did .....................................her cold

7. The committee said there was no possibility of discussing the matter any further. DISCUSSION The committee said that further.......................................... question.

8. The writer’s terse writing sryle contrasted sharply with his spoken language. CONTRAST There ............................................ the writer’s spoken language and his terse written style.

9. How likely is the new venture to get off the ground? PROSPECTS What ........................................................off the ground?

10. Damien paid little attention to his brother’s warnings. NOTICE Damien didn’t .................................... his brother’s warnings.

XXXV.1. I can’t bear your complaints any longer. ENOUGH I…………………………..complaints2. Their house is now worth more than when they bought it. INCREASED The……………………..they bought it.

3. They accused John of breaking the window. ON They……………………..the window.4. It was only because he persisted that he managed to get the job. FOR If………………………………….he wouldn’t have got the job.5. She was surprised when he suddenly asked her to marry him. BY His……………………………………….surprise.6. She is a person who always lets you down. ON You………………………………….her.7. You look tired. Why don’t you go to bed early tonight? BETTER You…………………………………look tired.8. Zoe has a job which makes her feel very stressed. LESS Zoe ………………………………………..job.9. I shouldn’t have trusted a stranger with my savings. BETTER I…………………………………….trust a stranger with my savings.10. I’d prefer you to do the washing-up now. RATHER I……………………………………….now.

XXXVI. 1. The rainfall has been below average this month. RAINED It………………………………………..this month.

2. I eventually persuaded her not to hand in her resignation. TALKED I eventually ………………………….her resignation.

3. I never thought of borrowing money from him. TO It ………………………………from him.

4. You must remember to lock the drawer , whatever you do. NO On ………………………………………..the drawer.

5. She realised immediately that his story was made up. SAW She ………………………………………….story.

6. I wish you would come straight to the point if you have something to say. BEAT I wish………………………………………..if you have something to say

7. My grandmother is extremely proud that she can remember all her grandchildren’s birthdays. PRIDESMy grandmother ………………………… …….all her grandchildren’s birthdays.

8. The letter arrived completely unexpectedly this morning. OUT The letter …………………………………………..this morning.

9. I’m sorry, but you have not been appointed to the post REGRET I……………………………………..you have not been appointed to the post.

10. David was so enthusiastic about the proposal that he accepted immediately. WAS Such ………………………. that he accepted immediately.

XXXVII.

1. It was Nick’s advice that saved me from bankruptcy. IT Had ………………………….. have gone banckrupt.

2. Vanessa practises the violin nearly every day. BY Scarcely……………………………..the violin.

3. Those of us at the back couldn’t hear most of the play. TO Most of the play……………………………. those of us at the back.

4. His interpretation of the novel was far too complex for me to grasp, I’m afraid. HEAD His interpretation of the novel………………………………, I’m afraid.

5. That woman looks an awful lot like my mother. BEARS That woman ………………………………..my mother.

6. Each new generation is given the family jewels. DOWN The…………………………………..generation.

7. Jerry feels his colleagues despise him for not having a degree. ON Jerry ………………………………… for not having a degree.

8. My husband will be angry when I tell him. HIT My husband will…………………..when I tell him.

9. I really enjoy reading, but sometimes I feel like doing something more active TIMES Much ………………………………. I prefer to do something more active.

10. The government’s plan to privatise the railways met with strong opposition from passengers. CAME The government’s plan to privatise the railways……………………. from passengers.

XXXVIII. 1. If you change your mind, let me know. SHOULD …………………………mind, let me know.

2. It’s time for us to decide. MADEIt’s time we…………………… 3. Is it likely that this invention will become popular with the public? CATCHIs this invention likely………….with the public?4. The only thing I did at the weekend was housework. APARTI did…………………..housework at the weekend.5. I haven’t got my wallet- it must be at home. LEFTI haven’t got my wallet- I…………………at home.

XXXIX.1. If we don’t leave now, we won’t catch the train. miss

We’d …………………………the train.2. Everyone was shocked by the success of the novel. shock

The success of the novel …………….everyone.

3. It’s entirely your own fault that you failed the exam. blameYou have no one ………………….the exam.

4. It’s unfortunate that the construction of the building will not be finished as originally planned.longer

The construction of the building ………….unfortunate.5. If you work late tonight, you’ll be tired tomorrow. the

The ……………………………………………..you’ll be tomorrow.

XL.1. It was difficult for him to accept that the company no longer needed him. TERMS

He found ………………………….the fact that the company no longer needed him.2. The play will have started by now so there’s no point in us going in. WELL

We………………………home now as the play will have already started.3. All he did for the whole holiday was sleep. NOTHING

He…………………sleep for the whole holiday.4. Students must never leave their things unattended in the classroom. ACCOUNT

On……………………….their things unattended in the classroom.5. Janice soon recovered from her illness. GET

It………………………….. her illness.

XLI.1. I haven’t had the time to answer George’s letter yet. round

I haven’t…………………...to George’s letter yet.2. From what you told John, he thought you would resign. impression

You …………your resignation when you spoke to him.3. I can’t understand how the proposed changes will be beneficial to us. fail

I…………………………………..the proposed changes.4. The manager refuses to talk to the press until the end of the season. finished

Only when…………………………………talk to the press.5. Although the couple are getting on, they don’t need anyone to care for them. fend

The elderly couple…………………………………………….their age.