Complete the sentences using the words in brackets. Use two to five words.

1. Mehmet has a good relationship with his neighbours. (gets)

Mehmet_________________________________________ his neighbours.

2. It was difficult for my mother to set up the new software. (found)

My mother _________________________________________ up the new software.

3. The lift isn’t working; please use the stairs instead. (out)

The lift___________________________; please use the stairs instead.

4. Murat doesn’t mind driving for two hours to work everyday. (used)

Murat _______________________________________________ for two hours to work everyday.

5. “I’m sorry I broke your mug” Janet said. (breaking)

Janet ________________________________________________ my mug.

6. They cancelled the flight because of thick fog. (off)

The flight ______________________________________ because of the thick fog.

7. The summit meeting will be held in Istanbul. (place)

The summit meeting _________________________________ in Istanbul.

8. Roberto took a month to design the concept car. (him)

It ________________________________________to design the concept car.

9. My father took up bowling three years ago. (been)

My father ___________________________________________ three years.

10. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. succeeded

They___________________________________ the project in time for the presentation. –

11. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. all

Helmets must be worn ___________________________________________when riding a motorcycle. --

12. Magda allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings. let

Magda_____________________________________ late on Saturdays. –

13. Luckily, Peter wasn't charged with an offence when the police caught him stealing the first time. off

Peter was very lucky because he_________________________________________________ . –

14. Can I accompany you to the party? mind

Do you___________________________________________________ to the party? --

15. I wish you didn't drive so fast. only

If _____________________________________________________so fast –

16. I think Roman needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. ought

With that terrible cough, Roman______________________________________________________ a doctor.

You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jacek? shame

________________________________________________________! Why did you say that to Jacek? –

17. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. fault

The accident_________________________________________________________ . --

18. "Why don't you take a holiday?", said Simon. suggested

Simon ___________________________________________________________a holiday. –

19. Marcin didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. might

Marcin__________________________________________________ yesterday. --

20. They wanted to apologize for their behaviour: that's why they paid for dinner. order

They paid for dinner _____________________________________ for their behaviour.

21. It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package. have

You_______________________________________ bring skis as they are included in the package. --

22. I thought parking was allowed here. under the impression

I _____________________________________________that parking was allowed here. --

23. Simon said, "I will be playing tennis when you arrive." he

Simon said_____________________________________________________ tennis when I arrived. –

24. When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon. used

When I was a child___________________________________________, the park every Saturday. --

25. His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. sight

She continued to cry until he_______________________________________________________ . –

26. I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. means

That car is _________________________________________________. --

27. They moved to this village in 1999. lived

They _____________________________________________________in this village since 1999. --

28. One other thing before I forget - Donata is coming to visit next weekend. by

______________________________________________, Donata is coming to visit next weekend. –

29. I haven't seen Joanna for ages. since

It's been a long time __________________________Joanna. --

30. They were still playing cricket after two hours. been

They ___________________________ for two hours. --

31. He didn't want to join in the celebrations. take

He didn't want _________________________________ the celebrations. --

32. What a shame he wasn't able to come. wish

I wish _________________________________come. --

33. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. taken

I ______________________________________ a jumper. --

34. If you don't know how to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary? up

Why don't you _________________________________ in the dictionary? --

35. Somebody should tell him. told

He needs _____________________________ by someone. –

36. The concert was horrible. time

The concert was a complete________________________________________ . --

37. He couldn't find me at the exhibition. find

He wasn't able ____________________________________me at the exhibition. --

38. She let her son go to Poznan for the weekend. allowed

She___________________________________ to Poznan. --

39. I haven't seen her for ages. time

The ____________________________________was 15 years ago.

40. I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book. would

If I had read his book I __________________________________ what he was saying.

41. As the class representative I would like to welcome you. behalf

I'd like to welcome you _____________________________________ the class. --

42. They believe the students were educated in England. believed

The students _____________________________ educated in England.

43. He escaped using a disguise. means

He escaped________________________________ a disguise.

44. Remind me to call Asia. forget

Don't let _________________________________________ Asia.

45. This pasta is a new experience for me. time

It is __________________________________ I have tried this pasta.

46. She has probably found a new job. likely

It ____________________________________ a new job.

47. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. favour

I'm not ______________________________________ prohibiting smoking in bars.

48. It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon. Finish

It _____________________________________________ this afernoon.

KEY

1. Mehmet gets on well with his neighbours.

2. My mother found it difficult to set up the new software.

3. The escalator is out of order;…………….

4. Would you let me to call Mr.Paro for you?

5. Murat is used to driving for two hours to work everyday.

6. Janet apologised for breaking my mug.

7. The flight was put off because of the thick fog.

8. The summit meeting will take place in Istanbul.

9. It took   him a month  to design the concept car.

10. My father has been playing bowling for three years.

1. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. They . succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation

1 - You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.

2. Marcin didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. Marcin might have been ill yesterday.

3. Magda allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings. Magda late on Saturdays. lets her children stay up

4. Luckily, Peter wasn't charged with an offence when the police caught him stealing the first time. Peter was very lucky because he . was let off

5. Can I accompany you to the party? Do you mind my accompanying you to the party?

6. I wish you didn't drive so fast. If only you didn't drive so fast.

7. I think Roman needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. With that terrible cough, Roman a doctor. ought to see

8. You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jacek?!Shame on you! Why did you say that to Jacek?

9. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. The accident . wasn't her fault

10. "Why don't you take a holiday?", said Simon. Simon suggested I take a holiday.

1. I haven't seen Joanna for ages. It's been a long time Joanna. since I last saw 2. They were still playing cricket after two hours. They for two hours. had been playing cricket 3. He didn't want to join in the celebrations. He didn't want the celebrations. to take part in 4. What a shame he wasn't able to come. I wish come. he had been able to 5. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. I a jumper. needn't have taken 6. If you don't know how to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary?

Why don't you in the dictionary? look the word up 7. Somebody should tell him. He needs by someone. to be told 8. The concert was horrible. The concert was a complete . waste of time 9. He couldn't find me at the exhibition. He wasn't able me at the exhibition. to find 10. She let her son go to Poznan for the weekend. She to Poznan. allowed her son to go8. The concert was horrible.

time The concert was a complete . -- 9. He couldn't find me at the exhibition.

find He wasn't able me at the exhibition. -- 10. She let her son go to Poznan for the weekend.

allowed She to Poznan. –

1. I haven't seen her for ages. The was 15 years ago. last time I saw her 2. I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book.

If I had read his book I what he was saying. would have understood 3. As the class representative I would like to welcome you.

I'd like to welcome you the class. on behalf of 4. They believe the students were educated in England.

The students educated in England. are believed to have been 5. He escaped using a disguise.

mans He escaped a disguise. by means of

6. Remind me to call Asia.

Don't let Asia. me forget to call 7. This pasta is a new experience for me.

It is I have tried this pasta. the first time 8. She has probably found a new job.

It a new job. is likely she has found 9. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.

I'm not prohibiting smoking in bars. in favour of 10. It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon.

It this afternoon. isn't necessary to finish

Rewrite sentences1.I don’t feel like eating at the moment.I’d ____________________at the moment. PREFER

2.My bus always arrives late at this bus stopMy bus never ________________________at this bus stop. RIGHT

3.The two doctors were in complete agreementThe two doctors ___________________________other. COMPLETELY

4.These days, sports centres are rarely found in the centre of a townThese days ______________________________sports centres in the centre of a town. RARE

5.Everyone voted for the proposal apart from SvenSven was the ____________________________vote for the proposal. WHO

6.‘I’m sorry I held the meeting up yesterday’, Jenny saidJenny ____________________________the meeting up the previous day.APOLOGISED

7.The ending of the play was so unexpected that the audience fell silentThe play ended in _________________________that the audience fell silent. SUCH

8.There was no bread left in the shopThe shop __________________________bread. RUN

9.My daughter regrets spending all her savings on that car.My daughter wishes  __________________________ all her savings on that car.SHE

10.They are extending this motorway by 100 kilometres.This motorway __________________ 100 kilometres. BEING

11.It was a mistake for the company to install the new computer system.The company __________________________ the new computer system.SHOULD

12.We mended the roof to prevent the birds from making nests in it.We mended the roof _____________________ not make nests in it. SO

13.I’m afraid I don’t have time to go shopping this morning.I’m afraid ___________________ to go shopping this morning. TOO

14.Matthew can’t be sure that Alex will help him if something goes wrong.Matthew can’t _______________________ him if something goes wrong. RELY

15.By the time we arrived at the theatre, nearly all the seats had been taken.There ________________________ left by the time we arrived at the theatre.HARDLY

16.Pauline isn’t trying to solve her financial problems at all.Pauline is _______________ solve her financial problems. EFFORT

17.I’d rather you made less noise – I’m trying to get some work done.Would _____________________ much noise – I’m trying to get some work done.MIND

18.I shouldn’t bother to clean the windows today because it’s going to rain.It ________________________ the windows today because it’s going to rain.WORTH

19.The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroomThe two boys were sitting ______________________________in the classroom.OWN

20.‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon’, Yannis said‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I _____________________________soon’, Yannis said. BETTER

21.The film will have started, so it’s not worth going to the cinema nowThe film will have started, so _______________________________in going to the cinema now. POINT

22.Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayedIf the train ___________________________Roberto would not have arrived late this morning. TIME

23.I had never met Pia’s husband beforeIt ________________________I had ever met Pia’s husband. FIRST

24.Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homeworkAbdul’s mother ___________________________his homework before he played on the computer. MADE

25.Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caughtThe thieves managed to get  _____________________________ the police chased them. EVEN

26.Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musicianIf you ________________________________young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician. ACCOUNT

27.I think Robert is too young to look after his brotherI think Robert isn’t _____________________________________of his brother.CARE

28.Tomas put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his gardenTomas put up a fence ___________________________________on his garden.PREVENT

29.The twins are eager to see their cousins again in the summerThe twins ________________________________their cousins again in the summer.LOOKING

30.The last time Enrico saw Gloria was the day they left schoolEnrico has _________________________________the day they left school. SEEN

31.Luckily, we had enough glasses at the party

Luckily, we  __________________________ glasses at the party. RUN

32.Nicholas finally managed to get his new video recorder to workNicholas finally  _______________________________ his new video recorder to work. SUCCEEDED

33.You did not take enough care over your homework last weekYou _______________________more care over your homework last week. OUGHT

34.Reuben is the only person to have won the championship three times runningApart ________________________________ever won the championship three times running. NOBODY

35.Too many sweets are bad for youIt is ___________________________ too many sweets. EAT

36.He had to have his door mendedHe had to _____________________________________ his door. SOMEONE

37.The box was too heavy for John to carry on his backBecause of _________________________________ carry the box on his back.WEIGHT

38.It was raining so much that I stayed at homeThe rain ____________________________________ I stayed at home.HEAVY

39.He’d forgotten Jill’s phone numberHe ____________________________________ Jill’s phone number was.COULDN’T

40.The repairs to my roof will be expensiveRepairing __________________________________ a lot of money. COST

41.I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clockI ________________________________________ at seven o’clock. WOKEN

42.Bloggs had committed a serious crimeBloggs _________________________ a serious crime. GUILTY

43.He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s doorHe had _____________________________________ when he knocked at Margaret’s door. HAND

44.The knife was too blunt to cut the breadThe knife ________________________________ to cut the bread. SHARP

45.The firemen had to break the door downIt ______________________________________ to break the door down.NECESSARY

46.I’ve never eaten walnuts beforeIt’s __________________________________ eaten walnuts. TIME

47.Tom was definitely first in the queueThere’s ____________________________________ first in the queue. DOUBT

48.Mary knows a lot of people in FranceMary ___________________________________________ in France.ACQUAINTANCES

49.Anthony travelled to SpainAnthony _____________________________________ to Spain. JOURNEY

50.The books were so dear that I couldn’t afford themThe books were ________________________________ to buy. EXPENSIVE

51.I couldn’t bear the noise any longerI couldn’t _____________________________ the noise any longer. PUT

52.I told John to bring his problems to meI told John ________________________________ his problems. COME

53.I slowed down at the traffic lightsI _________________________________ at the traffic lights. SPEED

54.I couldn’t understand what I was readingI couldn’t ________________________________ what I was reading. SENSE

55.You should telephone herYou should _______________________________ on the telephone. SPEAK

56.My house is near to John’sJohn ________________________________ each other. CLOSE

57.I gave her my addressI ____________________________________________ lived. WHERE

58.Your brakes are faultyThere’s _________________________________________ brakes. WRONG

59.He took two hours deciding which seeds to buyHe took two hours _______________________________________ which seeds to buy. MIND

60.After the storm the repairs to my house cost me 200€It cost me 200€ _________________________________________ after the storm. HAVE

61.The population of Spain is increasingThe _______________________________________________ is increasing. PEOPLEThe number of people in Spain is increasing

62.The train is due nowIt __________________________________________________ arrived.TIME

63.You should join the football clubYou should _____________________________________ the football club.MEMBER

64.I didn’t expect to winI _________________________________________________ win.THINK

65.I can’t move until I’ve sold my houseUntil I’ve sold my house ________________________________ move.UNABLE

66.My parcel hasn’t arrived yet.I still ___________________________________ my parcel. RECEIVED

67.After this, I won’t give you any more warnings.This is _________________________________________ give you. LAST

68.The dry weather is killing all the plants in my gardenAll the plants in my garden _______________________________ the dry weather. DYING

69.The mouse frightened himHe ___________________________________________ the mouse.SCARED

70.He couldn’t stop quickly enough to avoid the accidentHe couldn’t ___________________________________________ the accident. TIME

71.It looked as if the carrots were badThe carrots ___________________________________ bad. APPEARED

72.I was lost so I asked the wayI ________________________________________ I was lost. BECAUSE

73.I’m hungry enough to eat two lunchesI’m __________________________________________ two lunches. SO

74.The return fare is double the single fareThe return fare________________________________________________ the single fare.TWICE

75.We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutesIt will ____________________ 30 minutes to get to the airport. LEAST

Rewrite sentences1.I don’t feel like eating at the moment.I’d ____________________at the moment. PREFERI’d prefer not to eat at the moment.

2.My bus always arrives late at this bus stopMy bus never ________________________at this bus stop. RIGHTMy bus never arrives at the right time at this bus stop.

3.The two doctors were in complete agreementThe two doctors ___________________________other. COMPLETELYThe two doctors completely agreed with each other.

4.These days, sports centres are rarely found in the centre of a townThese days ______________________________sports centres in the centre of a town. RAREThese days it is rare to find sports centres in the centre of a town.

5.Everyone voted for the proposal apart from SvenSven was the ____________________________vote for the proposal. WHOSven was the only one who did not vote for the proposal.

6.‘I’m sorry I held the meeting up yesterday’, Jenny saidJenny ____________________________the meeting up the previous day.APOLOGISEDJenny apologized for holding the meeting up the previous day.

7.The ending of the play was so unexpected that the audience fell silentThe play ended in _________________________that the audience fell silent. SUCHThe play ended in such an unexpected way that the audience fell silent.

8.There was no bread left in the shopThe shop __________________________bread. RUNThe shop had run out of bread.

9.My daughter regrets spending all her savings on that car.My daughter wishes  __________________________ all her savings on that car.SHEMy daughter wishes  she hadn’t spent all her savings on that car.

10.They are extending this motorway by 100 kilometres.This motorway __________________ 100 kilometres. BEINGThis motorway is being extended by 100 kilometres

11.It was a mistake for the company to install the new computer system.The company __________________________ the new computer system.SHOULDThe company should not have installed the new computer system

12.We mended the roof to prevent the birds from making nests in it.We mended the roof _____________________ not make nests in it. SOWe mended the roof so that the birds would not make nests in it

13.I’m afraid I don’t have time to go shopping this morning.I’m afraid ___________________ to go shopping this morning. TOOI’m afraid I ‘m too busy to go shopping this morning

14.Matthew can’t be sure that Alex will help him if something goes wrong.Matthew can’t _______________________ him if something goes wrong. RELYMatthew can’t rely on Alex to help him if something goes wrong

15.By the time we arrived at the theatre, nearly all the seats had been taken.There ________________________ left by the time we arrived at the theatre.HARDLYThere were hardly any seats left by the time we arrived at the theatre

16.Pauline isn’t trying to solve her financial problems at all.Pauline is _______________ solve her financial problems. EFFORTPauline is making no effort to solve her financial problems

17.I’d rather you made less noise – I’m trying to get some work done.Would _____________________ much noise – I’m trying to get some work done.MINDWould you mind not making so much noise – I’m trying to get some work done

18.I shouldn’t bother to clean the windows today because it’s going to rain.It ________________________ the windows today because it’s going to rain.WORTHIt is not worth cleaning the windows today because it’s going to rain

19.The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroomThe two boys were sitting ______________________________in the classroom.OWNThe two boys were sitting on their own in the classroom

20.‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon’, Yannis said‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I _____________________________soon’, Yannis said. BETTER‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I had better leave soon’, Yannis said

21.The film will have started, so it’s not worth going to the cinema nowThe film will have started, so _______________________________in going to the cinema now. POINTThe film will have started, so there is no point in going to the cinema now

22.Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayedIf the train ___________________________Roberto would not have arrived late this morning. TIMEIf the train had been on time Roberto would not have arrived late this morning

23.I had never met Pia’s husband beforeIt ________________________I had ever met Pia’s husband. FIRSTIt was the first time I had ever met Pia’s husband

24.Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homeworkAbdul’s mother ___________________________his homework before he played on the computer. MADEAbdul’s mother made him finish his homework before he played on the computer

25.Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caughtThe thieves managed to get  _____________________________ the police chased them. EVENThe thieves managed to get away even though the police chased them

26.Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musicianIf you ________________________________young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician. ACCOUNTIf you take into account how young Luke is, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician

27.I think Robert is too young to look after his brotherI think Robert isn’t _____________________________________of his brother.CAREI think Robert isn’t old enough to take care of his brother

28.Tomas put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his gardenTomas put up a fence ___________________________________on his garden.PREVENTTomas put up a fence to prevent people from walking on his garden

29.The twins are eager to see their cousins again in the summerThe twins ________________________________their cousins again in the summer.LOOKINGThe twins are looking forward to seeing their cousins again in the summer

30.The last time Enrico saw Gloria was the day they left schoolEnrico has _________________________________the day they left school. SEENEnrico has not seen Gloria since the day they left school

31.Luckily, we had enough glasses at the partyLuckily, we  __________________________ glasses at the party. RUNLuckily, we didn’t run out of glasses at the party

32.Nicholas finally managed to get his new video recorder to workNicholas finally  _______________________________ his new video recorder to work. SUCCEEDEDNicholas finally succeeded in getting his new video recorder to work

33.You did not take enough care over your homework last weekYou _______________________more care over your homework last week. OUGHTYou ought to have taken more care over your homework last week

34.Reuben is the only person to have won the championship three times runningApart ________________________________ever won the championship three times running. NOBODYApart from Reuben nobody has ever won the championship three times running

35.Too many sweets are bad for youIt is ___________________________ too many sweets. EATIt is bad for you to eat too many sweets

36.He had to have his door mendedHe had to _____________________________________ his door. SOMEONEHe had to have someone to mend his door

37.The box was too heavy for John to carry on his backBecause of _________________________________ carry the box on his back.WEIGHTBecause of the weight John couldn’t carry the box on his back

38.It was raining so much that I stayed at homeThe rain ____________________________________ I stayed at home.HEAVYThe rain was so heavy that I stayed at home

39.He’d forgotten Jill’s phone numberHe ____________________________________ Jill’s phone number was.COULDN’THe couldn’t remember what Jill’s phone number was

40.The repairs to my roof will be expensiveRepairing __________________________________ a lot of money. COSTRepairing my roof will cost a lot of money

41.I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clockI ________________________________________ at seven o’clock. WOKENI was woken by the thunder at seven o’clock

42.Bloggs had committed a serious crimeBloggs _________________________ a serious crime. GUILTYBloggs was guilty of a serious crime

43.He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s doorHe had _____________________________________ when he knocked at Margaret’s door. HANDHe had some flowers in his hand when he knocked at Margaret’s door

44.The knife was too blunt to cut the breadThe knife ________________________________ to cut the bread. SHARPThe knife wasn’t sharp enough to cut the bread

45.The firemen had to break the door downIt ______________________________________ to break the door down.NECESSARYIt was necessary for the firemen to break the door down

46.I’ve never eaten walnuts beforeIt’s __________________________________ eaten walnuts. TIMEIt’s the first time I’ve ever eaten walnuts

47.Tom was definitely first in the queueThere’s ____________________________________ first in the queue. DOUBTThere’s no doubt Tom was first in the queue

48.Mary knows a lot of people in FranceMary ___________________________________________ in France.ACQUAINTANCESMary has a lot of acquaintances in France

49.Anthony travelled to SpainAnthony _____________________________________ to Spain. JOURNEYAnthony made a journey to Spain

50.The books were so dear that I couldn’t afford themThe books were ________________________________ to buy. EXPENSIVEThe books were too expensive for me to buy

51.I couldn’t bear the noise any longerI couldn’t _____________________________ the noise any longer. PUTI couldn’t put up with the noise any longer

52.I told John to bring his problems to meI told John ________________________________ his problems. COMEI told John to come to me his problems

53.I slowed down at the traffic lightsI _________________________________ at the traffic lights. SPEEDI reduced my speed at the traffic lights

54.I couldn’t understand what I was readingI couldn’t ________________________________ what I was reading. SENSEI couldn’t make sense of what I was reading

55.You should telephone herYou should _______________________________ on the telephone. SPEAKYou should speak to her on the telephone

56.My house is near to John’sJohn ________________________________ each other. CLOSEJohn and I live close to each other

57.I gave her my addressI ____________________________________________ lived. WHEREI told her where I lived

58.Your brakes are faultyThere’s _________________________________________ brakes. WRONGThere’s something wrong with your brakes

59.He took two hours deciding which seeds to buyHe took two hours _______________________________________ which seeds to buy. MINDHe took two hours to make up his mind which seeds to buy

60.After the storm the repairs to my house cost me 200€

It cost me 200€ _________________________________________ after the storm. HAVEIt cost me 200€ to have my house repaired after the storm.

61.The population of Spain is increasingThe _______________________________________________ is increasing. PEOPLEThe number of people in Spain is increasing

62.The train is due nowIt __________________________________________________ arrived.TIMEIt is time the train arrived

63.You should join the football clubYou should _____________________________________ the football club.MEMBERYou should become a member of the football club

64.I didn’t expect to winI _________________________________________________ win.THINKI didn’t think I would win

65.I can’t move until I’ve sold my houseUntil I’ve sold my house ________________________________ move.UNABLEUntil I’ve sold my house I’m unable to move

66.My parcel hasn’t arrived yet.I still ___________________________________ my parcel. RECEIVEDI still haven’t received my parcel

67.After this, I won’t give you any more warnings.This is _________________________________________ give you. LASTThis is the last warning I’ll give you.

68.The dry weather is killing all the plants in my gardenAll the plants in my garden _______________________________ the dry weather. DYINGAll the plants in my garden are dying due to the dry weather

69.The mouse frightened himHe ___________________________________________ the mouse.SCAREDHe was scared by the mouse

70.He couldn’t stop quickly enough to avoid the accidentHe couldn’t ___________________________________________ the accident. TIMEHe couldn’t stop in time to avoid the accident

71.It looked as if the carrots were badThe carrots ___________________________________ bad. APPEAREDThe carrots appeared to be bad

72.I was lost so I asked the wayI ________________________________________ I was lost. BECAUSEI asked the way because I was lost

73.I’m hungry enough to eat two lunchesI’m __________________________________________ two lunches. SOI’m so hungry I could eat two lunches.

74.The return fare is double the single fareThe return fare________________________________________________ the single fare.TWICEThe return fare is twice the single fare

75.We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutesIt will ____________________ 30 minutes to get to the airport. LEASTIt will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport.

76.Despite knowing the area well, I got lost.I got lost _______________________ the area well. EVENI got lost even though I knew the area well

77.I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busyI tried to _______________________ about the problem but he was too busy.WORDI tried to have a word with Jack about the problem but he was too busy

78.‘I don’t mind which film we see’, I said.I said that ______________________ me which film we saw. MATTERI said that it didn’t matter to me which film we saw

79.If you don’t take care of those shoes, they won’t last for long.Unless ________________________, those shoes won’t last for long. LOOKUnless you look after them, those shoes won’t last for long.

80.You’ve already lied to me once todayThis is not the first _________________________ me today. LIEThis is not the first lie you’ve told me today

81.Did you enjoy the party?Did you _____________________________ the party?. GOODDid you have a good time at the party?

82.Whenever I hear this song, I remember the time when I was in ParisWhenever I hear this song, _______________________ the time when I was in Paris. REMINDSWhenever I hear this song, it reminds me of the time when I was in Paris

83.I can’t describe people as well as you canYou’re _________________________________ I am. BETTERYou’re better at describing people than I am

84.You didn’t think carefully enough before you decidedYou ____________________________ more carefully before you decided.OUGHTYou ought to have thought more carefully before you decided

85.The authorities have improved the public transport system here recentlyThe authorities ________________________________ the public transport system here recently. IMPROVEMENTSThe authorities have made some improvements in the public transport system here recently

86.I was too scared to tell him what I really thoughtI _____________________________ to tell him what I really thought.COURAGEI didn’t have the courage to tell him what I really thought

87.It was easy for us to get tickets for the concertWe __________________________ tickets for the concert. NOWe had no problem getting tickets for the concert

88.He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really.He acted ____________________________ himself, but he wasn’t really. ASHe acted as if he was enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really

89.They probably don’t live at the same address any moreI ________________________________ at the same address any more.DOUBTI doubt if they live at the same address any more

90.I didn’t agree with the ideaI _________________________ the idea. FAVOUR

I wasn’t in favour of the idea

91.Sandra said that she was willing to work lateSandra said that ________________________________ late. MINDSandra said that she didn’t mind working late

92.You’re tired because you stayed up very late last nightYou wouldn’t be tired ____________________________ to bed earlier last night.IFYou wouldn’t be tired if you had gone to bed earlier last night

93.The number of tourists visiting this area rose last yearLast year _______________________________ the number of tourists visiting this area. RISELast year there was a rise in the number of tourists visiting this area

94.I hadn’t made a speech before, so I was very nervousBecause I _______________________________ speeches, I was very nervous.USEDBecause I was not used to making speeches, I was very nervous.

95.I suppose it’s possible that she didn’t understand my messageI suppose _________________________________ my message. MAYI suppose she may not have understood my message

96.A local mechanic repaired our carWe _________________________ by a local mechanic. REPAIREDWe had our car repaired by a local mechanic

97.Why don’t you relax for a while?’, she said to meShe suggested _____________________________ easy for a while. TAKEShe suggested I should take it easy for a while

98.The information I got from the assistant was so confusing that I didn’t know what to doThe assistant _____________________________ that I didn’t know what to do.SUCHThe assistant gave me such confusing information that I didn’t know what to do

99.‘It’s not worth worrying about the past’, I told himI told him that there was ____________________________ about the past. POINTI told him that there was no point in worrying about the past

100.If you don’t mind, I’d prefer not to sit next to the doorIf you don’t mind, __________________________ next to the door. RATHERIf you don’t mind, I’d rather not sit next to the door

101.When I left she said that she hoped I had a pleasant journeyShe __________________________________ when I left. WISHEDShe wished me a pleasant journey when I left

102.I offered to help her but she said ‘No, thanks’She _______________________________ of help. TURNEDShe turned down my offer of help

103.I usually walk to work but today I droveI drove to work today ___________________________ foot. INSTEADI drove to work today instead of going on foot

104.He referred to his notes before answering the questionHe ________________________ his notes before answering the question. LOOKHe took a look at his notes before answering the question

105.While I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properlyWhile I was driving, I realized that __________________________________ the car. WRONGWhile I was driving, I realized that there was something wrong with the car.

106.I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strikeI ___________________________ to work by the transport strike. PREVENTEDI was prevented from going to work by the transport strike

107.I was the only person who wanted to watch the programmeThere was __________________________ me who wanted to watch the programme.ELSEThere was nobody else apart from me who wanted to watch the programme

108.He watched videos all dayHe spent ______________________________ videos. ENTIREHe spent the entire day watching videos

109.It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you bookThe full amount __________________________ when you book. HAVEThe full amount will have to be paid when you book

110.I didn’t see her again for five yearsFive years had ____________________________ her again. BEFOREFive years had passed before I saw her again

111.I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for themI think __________________________ other people’s work for them. OBJECTSI think she objects to doing other people’s work for them

112.Jeremy frequently invents ridiculous stories like that!It is typical _______________________ a ridiculous story like that! MAKEIt is typical of Jeremy to make up a ridiculous story like that!

113.The police think that he was one of the robbersThe police suspect _________________________________ the robbery.TAKINGThe police suspect him of taking part in the robbery

114.Because he was so proud, he couldn’t admit that he was wrongHe had _______________________________ that he was wrong. TOOHe had too much pride to admit that he was wrong.

115.I strongly advise you to tell her you’re sorryI think you’d _____________________________ her. APOLOGIZEI think you’d better apologize to her

116.It is likely that my friends haven’t received my letter yet. UNLIKELYMy friends ______________________________ my letter yetMy friends are unlikely to have received my letter yet

117.He seemed to be worried about somethingI ________________________________ was worrying him. IMPRESSIONI had the impression something was worrying him

118.I’ve never seen anyone play so skilfully beforeI’ve never seen anyone play _____________________________ before. MUCHI’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before

119.What caused him to change his mind?What was _______________________________ of mind? REASONWhat was the reason for his change of mind?

120.When should we collect the books we ordered last week?When ______________________________ up the books we ordered last week?SUPPOSEDWhen are we supposed to pick up the books we ordered last week?

121.‘It’s important that you don’t tell anyone else what I’ve told you’ she said to himShe urged ___________________________ anyone else what she had told him.REPEAT

She urged him not to repeat to anyone else what she had told him

122.I was surprised to discover that the hotel was a long way from the city centreTo __________________________________ that the hotel was a long way from the city centre. TURNEDTo my surprise it turned out that the hotel was a long way from the city centre

123.She would like a job that will allow her to travel abroad a lotShe would like a job that will _____________________________ travel abroad a lot.GIVEShe would like a job that will give her a chance to travel abroad a lot

124.Very few tickets are left so book now!Book now, because _____________________________________ left! HARDLYBook now, because there are hardly any tickets left!

125.I’d love to go on holiday in March, but that’s my busiest month.I _____________________________go on holiday in March, but that’s my busiest month. WISHI wish I could go on holiday in March, but that’s my busiest month.

126.‘Harry, I think you should cancel the concert if this rain continues’, John saidJohn _____________________the concert if the rain continued. ADVISEDJohn advised Harry to cancel the concert if the rain continued

127.Not many students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politicsOnly _____________________________students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politics. NUMBEROnly a small number of students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politics

128.City residents are going to organize a campaign to reduce street noiseA campaign to reduce street noise ___________________________by city residents.BEA campaign to reduce street noise is going to be organized by city residents

129.After the accident Brenda was confused and did not recognize her brotherAfter the accident Brenda  _______________________ did not recognize her brother.SOAfter the accident Brenda was so confused that she did not recognize her brother

130.Peter hasn’t seen his aunt Lucy for yearsIt’s ______________________________his aunt Lucy. SAWIt’s years since Peter saw his aunt Lucy

131.The police said John had stolen the moneyThe police ___________________________the money. ACCUSEDThe police accused John of stealing the money

132.Tania has a mobile phone because her son may need to contact herTania has a mobile phone __________________________to contact her. IN CASETania has a mobile phone in case her son needs to contact her

133.The reason Gloria didn’t tell us the truth is that she was afraid of our reactionGloria would have told us the truth __________________________afraid of our reaction. IFGloria would have told us the truth if she hadn’t been afraid of our reaction

134.The students organized a show but they postponed it due to lack of fundsThe students organized a show but they ______________________of lack of funds.PUTThe students organized a show but they put it off because of lack of funds

135.‘Don’t touch the cake, Toby, it’s still hot’, said Mrs SmithMrs Smith ____________________________the cake because it was still hot. NOTMrs Smith told Toby not to touch the cake because it was still hot

136.Tamsin was the only student who hadn’t done her homeworkAll students _______________________________done their homework. APART

All students apart from Tamsin had done their homework

137.I expect Lucy was pleased that she’d won the prizeLucy ___________________________that she’d won the prize. BEENLucy must have been pleased that she’d won the prize

138.‘I will only work extra hours if I get paid at a higher rate’‘I will ____________________________I get paid at a higher rate’. UNLESS‘I will not work extra hours unless I get paid at a higher rate’

139.Max offered Gaby a lift to the station, but she didn’t acceptGaby _______________________offer of a lift to the station. TURNEDGaby turned down Max’s offer of a lift to the station

140.Valerie doesn’t object to her photograph appearing in the magazineValerie___________________________her photograph appearing in the magazine.OBJECTIONValerie has no objection to her photograph appearing in the magazine

141.There is no more petrol left in the carThe car__________________________________petrol. RUNThe car has run out of petrol

142.‘If you ask me, you should buy a new coat, Tracy’, said her motherTracy’s mother____________________________a new coat. ADVISEDTracy’s mother advised her to buy a new coat

143.People say that the famous couple are about to get marriedThe famous couple ____________________________about to get married. SAIDThe famous couple are said to be about to get married

144.You can borrow my camera, but you must be careful with itYou can borrow my camera ____________________________careful with it. LONGYou can borrow my camera as long as you are careful with it

145.I find Robert’s taste in music very hard to tolerateI find it hard _______________________Robert’s taste in music. PUTI find it hard to put up with Robert’s taste in music

146.I find waiting for buses very boringI ____________________________waiting for buses. GETI get bored waiting for buses

147.It’s very difficult to predict the weather hereThe weather ___________________________unpredictable here. TENDSThe weather tends to be very unpredictable here

148.People say learning lists of words is not a good use of timeLearning lists of words is _______________________of time. WASTELearning lists of words is said to be a waste of time

149.Christine complained formally when her course of study was cancelledChristine _______________________________when her course of study was cancelled. MADEChristine made a formal complaint when her course of study was cancelled

150.‘I find all the advertisements on TV really irritating’, said John‘All the advertisements on TV really_____________________’, said John. NERVES‘All the advertisements on TV really get on my nerves’, said John

151.Mark regretted selling his old motorbikeMark ________________________his old motorbike. WISHEDMark wished he had not sold his old motorbike

152.‘If you take my advice, Paul,’ said Lynda, ‘you should buy a personal computer’Lynda _______________________a personal computer. ADVISEDLynda advised Paul to buy a personal computer

153.Pauline hadn’t expected to see so many people at the concertIt came __________________________to see so many people at the concert.SURPRISEIt came as a surprise to Pauline to see so many people at the concert

154.Golf is becoming increasingly popular in BritainThe ______________________________in Britain. POPULARITYThe popularity of Golf is increasing in Britain

155.The new one-way system seems pointless to meI can’t _____________________the new one-way system. POINTI can’t see the point of the new one-way system

156.The old house will need a through redecoration before you can live in itThe old house ___________________________redecorated before you can live in it.HAVEThe old house will have to be thoroughly redecorated before you can live in it

157.Unless you promise to get back in time for lunch, you can’t borrow the carYou can borrow the car _________________________to be back in time for lunch.LONGYou can borrow the car as long as you promise to be back in time for lunch

158.Paula never succeeded in getting her homework done on timePaula was ________________________her homework done on time. ABLEPaula was never able to get her homework done on time

159.Carrie doesn’t run as fast as SarahSarah is ______________________________than Carrie. RUNNERSarah is a faster runner than Carrie

160.It was necessary to follow the instructions exactlyThe instructions ______________________exactly. HADThe instructions had to be followed exactly

161. It may be dark when you get back, so take a torch with youTake a torch with you _______________________dark when you get back. CASETake a torch with you in case it is dark when you get back

162.This old car probably won’t last for more than a yearThis old car ________________________for more than one year. UNLIKELYThis old car is unlikely to last for more than one year

163.It isn’t easy for Daniel to get up before the sun risesDaniel _________________________up before the sun rises. DIFFICULTYDaniel has difficulty in getting up before the sun rises

164.David remembered to take everything except his front door keyThe only thing which ________________________his front door key. FORGOTThe only thing which David forgot was his front door key

165.If Amy had arrived a moment later, she would have missed the start of the film.Amy arrived just _____________________the start of the film. TIMEAmy arrived just in time for the start of the film

166.Guests are asked to say if they prefer tea or coffee with their breakfast.Guests are asked to say if  _____________________________ tea or coffee with their breakfast. RATHERGuests are asked to say if they would rather have tea or coffee with their breakfast

167.Mrs Parker expressed her thanks for all the help she’d received.

Mrs Parker said that _____________________________all the help she’d received.GRATEFULMrs Parker said that she was grateful for all the help she’d received

168.People say that there are bears living in these mountains.Bears _________________________in these mountains. SAIDBears is said to be living in these mountains

169.Not many people read magazines about stamp collecting these days.Magazines about stamp collecting ________________________________these days.WIDELYMagazines about stamp collecting are not widely read these days

170.John will only answer if you ring the doorbell twice.John ___________________________you ring the doorbell twice. UNLESSJohn won’t answer unless you ring the doorbell twice

171.Too tired to continue, Phil stopped walking.Phil couldn’t ______________________________he was too tired. CARRYPhil couldn’t carry on walking because he was too tired

172.Trevor decided to wait and only book his flight at the last minute.Trevor decided_______________________________his flight until the last minute.PUTTrevor decided to put off booking his flight until the last minute

173.You must not waste any time in applying for a visa.You must apply for a visa  _____________________________ possibly can. SOONYou must apply for a visa as soon as you possibly can

174.We’ll only eat indoors if it rains.As _____________________rain, we’ll eat outdoors. LONGAs long as it doesn’t rain, we’ll eat outdoors

175.The police were there to make sure that the crowd did not invade the football pitchThe police were there to ______________________________the football pitch.PREVENTThe police were there to prevent the crowd from invading the football pitch

176.During the storm, they did not let the children leave the school buildingDuring the storm, the children ______________________________the school building. ALLOWEDDuring the storm, the children weren’t allowed to leave the school building

177.The heavy summer rainfall has caused severe floodsSevere floods _____________________________the heavy summer rainfalls.BROUGHTSevere floods have been brought on by the heavy summer rainfalls

178.It is not advisable for Jane to request a bank loan at the momentJane _______________________a bank loan at the moment. OUGHTJane ought not to request a bank loan at the moment

179.Paul did not visit the Smiths because he didn’t know where they livedPaul would have visited the Smiths _______________________where they lived. IFPaul would have visited the Smiths if he had known where they lived

180.Mary made mistakes because she refused to listen to adviceMary’s mistakes ________________________refusal t listen to advice. RESULTEDMary’s mistakes resulted from her refusal t listen to advice

181.They say the government is considering the introduction of a new tax on fuelThe government ___________________________________the introduction of a new tax on fuel. SAIDThe government is said to be considering the introduction of a new tax on fuel

182.George’s health is better than I had been led to believe

George’s health _____________________________I had been led to believe. ASGeorge’s health is not as bad as I had been led to believe

183.Although Tom eats large amounts of chocolate, he never puts on weightTom never puts on weight _________________________large amounts of chocolate.SPITETom never puts on weight in spite of eating large amounts of chocolate.

184.My grandmother had to sell her house in order to pay off all her debtsMy grandmother had to sell her house _____________________________pay off all her debts. THATMy grandmother had to sell her house so that she could pay off all her debts

185.Nigel asked if Ann could lend him her hairdryer for a whileNigel asked _______________________________hairdryer for a while. BORROWNigel asked if he could borrow Ann’s hairdryer for a while

186.Chris is hungry because the last time he ate anything was Thursday evening.Chris is hungry because he ____________________________Thursday evening.NOTChris is hungry because he hasn’t eaten anything since Thursday evening.

187.We will not be able to solve this difficult problemIt will be ________________________a solution to this difficult problem.IMPOSSIBLEIt will be impossible to find a solution to this difficult problem

188.Peter is angry because Joanna did not accept his invitationIf Joanna ____________________________his invitation, Peter wouldn’t be angry.TURNEDIf Joanna had not turned down his invitation, Peter wouldn’t be angry

189.I don’t think I can manage if Sheila doesn’t help meI think I can’t ______________________________help. DOI think I can’t do without Sheila’s help

190.Have you finished your homework yet? Mr Brown asked his daughterMr Brown asked his daughter _______________________________homework yet.IFMr Brown asked his daughter if she had finished her homework yet

191.Do we have to pay for our own tickets? I asked my friendI asked my friend ________________________________pay for our own tickets.EXPECTEDI asked my friend if we were expected to pay for our own tickets

192.The strong winds caused the tower to fall overIt was the strong winds__________________________over. KNOCKEDIt was the strong winds which knocked the tower over

193.The bus driver stopped frequently to allow the tourists to see the sightsThe bus driver stopped frequently ____________________________see the sights.THATThe bus driver stopped frequently so that the tourists could see the sights

194.Martha held George’s hand and prevented him from falling overGeorge would have fallen over _________________________his hand. HADGeorge would have fallen over if Martha had not held his hand

195.I am not strong enough to climb that steep path without a walking stickThe path is __________________________climb without a walking stick. TOOThe path is too steep for me to climb without a walking stick

196.That man stole a valuable picture but he was never punishedThat man _______________________________a valuable picture. GOTThat man got away with stealing a valuable picture

197.Hitch-hicking is less popular now than ten years agoHitch-hiking is __________________________________was ten years ago. NOT

Hitch-hiking is not so popular as it was ten years ago

198.Why did you cancel the party, Lucy? Martin askedMartin asked Lucy ______________________________the party. CALLEDMartin asked Lucy why she had called off the party

199.‘We shall tell your parents that you are often absent from school’, Mrs Clerk saidMrs Clerk said to me that my parents __________________________my frequent absences from school. WOULDMrs Clerk said to me that my parents would be informed about my frequent absences from school

200.‘Do not leave your belongings unattended’, the group leader said to the touristsThe group leader told the tourists _________________________belongings unattended. TOThe group leader told the tourists not to leave their belongings unattended

201.Mrs Butler didn’t buy her son a bicycle because she didn’t have enough moneyMrs Butler __________________________her son a bicycle. AFFORDMrs Butler could not afford to buy her son a bicycle

202.Sally will not buy that pony because she is no longer interestedSally __________________________buying that pony. LOSTSally has lost interest in buying that pony

203.Although it looks easy, that dance is actually quite difficultThat dance is ____________________________looks. NOTThat dance is not so easy as it looks

204.Take your mobile phone because the car might break downTake your mobile phone _______________________________down. CASETake your mobile phone in case the car breaks down

205.I had no idea about Rona’s engagementI ___________________________________ engagement. UNAWAREI was unaware of Rona’s engagement

206.I haven’t seen a good film for monthsIt’s ________________________________ a good film. SINCEIt’s months since I saw a good film

207.Mark did as I suggested and bought a new computerMark ________________________________ and bought a new computer.ADVICEMark took my advice and bought a new computer

208.No teacher will tolerate bad behavior in classNo teacher will ______________________________ bad behavior in class. PUTNo teacher will put up with bad behavior in class

209.The heavy snow meant that no trains were runningThe trains _______________________________________ the heavy snow.PREVENTEDThe trains were prevented from running by the heavy snow

210.Can I borrow your camera for my holiday, please?Can _____________________________ your camera for my holiday, please?LENDCan you lend me your camera for my holiday, please?

211.Jim was horrified to find his new car had been stolenTo ______________________________ his new car had been stolen. HORRORTo his horror Jim found his new car had been stolen

212.When are you hoping to go to university?When _________________________________ to go to university? WANT

When do you want to go to university?

213.If only I spoke RussianI ____________________________________ Russian. COULDI wish I could speak Russian

214.Brazilian farmers grow much of the world’s coffeeMuch of the world’s coffee ____________________________ farmers in Brazil.ISMuch of the world’s coffee is grown by farmers in Brazil

215.‘Don’t speak so loudly, John’, said PetraPetra ___________________________ so loudly. ASKEDPetra asked John not to speak so loudly.

216.I’m sorry I can’t meet you this eveningI ________________________________ this evening. WISHI wish I could meet you this evening

217.It may rain later so take an umbrellaTake an umbrella _____________________________ later. CASETake an umbrella in case it rains later

218.David carried on working despite feeling very sleepyDavid carried on working _______________________________ very sleepy.EVENDavid carried on working even though he felt very sleepy.

219.Marie scolded her son for breaking the vaseMarie ______________________________ for breaking the vase. TOLDMarie told her son off for breaking the vase

220.I am not interested in computersComputers _______________________________ me. INTERESTComputers don’t interest me

221.We were all surprised to see Kitty at the partyTo __________________________________________ to the party.SURPRISETo our surprise Kitty came to the party

222.The Beatles are thought by many people to be among the world’s best pop groupsMany people _________________________________ the world’s best pop groups were The Beatles. THATMany people think that one of the world’s best pop groups were The Beatles

223.Is it all right for me to borrow your car?Do ________________________________ your car?. IFDo you mind if I borrow your car?

224.The rent for this flat is more expensive than I had expectedThe rent for this flat is _________________________________ I had expected.ASThe rent for this flat is not as cheap as I had expected.

225.The company director was respected by all his employeesAll the employees _______________________ the company director. UPAll the employees looked up to the company director

226.Judith was the only member of the family who had never marriedAll the members of the family _______________________ got married. APARTAll the members of the family apart from Judith had got married

227.Most people find Finnish is not an easy language to learnMost people _______________________________ Finnish. DIFFICULTYMost people have difficulty in learning Finnish

228.There is no point in asking Denise to the party as she’s so busyIt ____________________________ Denise to the party as she’s so busy.WORTHIt is not worth asking Denise to the party as she’s so busy

229.As I had plenty of time before my flight, I was able to do some shoppingIf I had not had plenty of time before my flight, I __________________________to do some shopping. NOTI had not had plenty of time before my flight, I would not have been able to do some shopping

230.Taking photographs in the art gallery is forbiddenYou _____________________________ photographs in the art gallery.ALLOWEDYou are not allowed to take photographs in the art gallery

231.My brother never listens to what I sayMy brother __________________________________ what I say. TAKESMy brother never takes any notice of what I say

232.This milk is sour, so throw it awayThis milk _____________________________, so throw it away. GONEThis milk has gone off, so throw it away

233.You were supposed to do your homework before today’s lessonYou ______________________________ your homework before today’s lesson.OUGHTYou ought to have done your homework before today’s lesson

234.A friend is decorating my bedroom next weekI __________________________________________ by a friend next week.AMI am having my bedroom decorated by a friend next week.

235.The shop assistant told me to keep my receipt for my new shoes‘You ___________________________ your receipt for your new shoes’, the shop assistant said. HANG‘You must hang on to your receipt for your new shoes’, the shop assistant said

236.Alex speaks fluent French although he has never been to FranceAlex speaks fluent French _________________________________________been to France. SPITEAlex speaks fluent French in spite of never having been to France

237.You do not need to reserve a seat on regional trainsIt _____________________________ to reserve a seat on regional trains.NECESSARYIt is not necessary to reserve a seat on regional trains

238.Shall we go to the café? Said FloraFlora ___________________________ to the café. SUGGESTEDFlora suggested we go to the café

239.Richard’s parents did not allow him to drive their carRichard’s parents _____________________________ drive their car. LETRichard’s parents did not let him drive their car

240.I didn’t have Rob’s phone number because I had lost my mobileIf I ________________________________, I would have had Rob’s phone number. HADIf I had not lost my mobile, I would have had Rob’s phone number

241.Someone will meet you at the stationYou _________________________ at the station. BEYou will be met at the station

242.Philip started to laugh when he heard the jokePhilip ___________________________ when he heard the joke. BURST

Philip burst out laughing when he heard the joke

243.Lucy doesn’t like people to phone her late at nightLucy ____________________________________ her late at night. OBJECTSLucy objects to people phoning her late at night

244.I prefer staying in bed to getting up early at the weekendI’d ___________________________________ get up early at the weekend.RATHERI’d rather stay in bed than get up early at the weekend

245.You can still get a ticket for tonight’s concert if you haven’t got one alreadyYou can still get a ticket for tonight’s concert_______________________________ already. UNLESSYou can still get a ticket for tonight’s concert unless you have got one already.

246.‘My mother doesn’t work in the factory any more’, said VeraVera said that _________________________________ in the factory. NOVera said that her mother no longer worked in the factory

247.They say that the President is thinking of calling an electionThe president ______________________________ of calling an election. SAIDThe president is said to be thinking of calling an election

248.Joe said it was my fault that he missed his busJoe ______________________________ his bus. BLAMEDJoe blamed me for missing his bus

249.I could never have won the writing competition without your adviceI could never have won the writing competition, _________________________me. YOUI could never have won the writing competition, if you hadn’t advised me

250.I haven’t seen my grandparents since ChristmasThe ____________________________ grandparents was Christmas. TIMEThe last time I saw my grandparents was Christmas

251.A second-hand car is cheaper than a new oneA second-hand car __________________________ a new one. EXPENSIVEA second-hand car is not so expensive as a new one.

252.To my astonishment the stranger knew my nameI _____________________________ the stranger knew my name. FINDI was astonished to find the stranger knew my name

253.Although he had hurt his hand, Don still did his violin practiceDespite ________________________, Don still did his violin practice. HISDespite hurting his hand, Don still did his violin practice

254.Let’s visit my parents tomorrowWhy _________________________ see my parents tomorrow? GOWhy don’t we go to see my parents tomorrow?

255.I offered to lend Lisa money for a holiday but she refusedLisa ____________________________ to lend her money for a holiday.TURNEDLisa turned down my offer to lend her money for a holiday

256.If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so.You should _____________________ if you are not satisfied with the hotel service.MAKEYou should make a complaint if you are not satisfied with the hotel service

257.The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displaysThe gardens are open each day ___________________________ the flower displays. THATThe gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays

258.Could you carry my case for me, please?Would ____________________________ my case for me, please? MINDWould you mind carrying my case for me, please?

259.I wish I hadn’t missed your birthday partyI _________________________ your birthday party. REGRETI regret missing your birthday party

260.Have you bought a new bicycle? Ben asked KatyBen asked Katy _____________________________ a new bicycle. WHETHERBen asked Katy whether she had bought a new bicycle

261.The flight to the islands took fifteen hoursIt _____________________________ flight to the islands. WASIt was a fifteen hour flight to the islands

262.John’s spelling is so bad I can hardly read his lettersJohn is ______________________ I can hardly read his letters. SUCHJohn is such a bad speller I can hardly read his letters

263.The cold wet weather depresses me and I feel homesickThe cold wet weather _________________________ and I feel homesick. GETSThe cold wet weather gets me down and I feel homesick

264.How long have you been a doctor?When ________________________________ a doctor? BECOMEWhen did you become a doctor?

265.My father says he’s too old to learn another languageMy father says _____________________________ to learn another language.My father says he’s not young enough to learn another language.

266.You borrowed my watch, didn’t you? Donna’s sister saidDonna’s sister _________________________________ her watchDonna’s sister accused her of borrowing her watch

267.Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flatMost people hope they _____________________________ to buy a house or a flatMost people hope they will be able to afford to buy a house or a flat

268.Do you know who this pen belongs to?Do you know whose pen this is?Do you _________________________________ is?

269.I wish I had not lied to my parentsIf only ____________________________ to my parentsIf only I had told the truth to my parents

270.I can’t possibly get to work if the buses are on strikeIt _________________________________ to get to work if the buses are on strikeIt is impossible for me to get to work if the buses are on strike

271.The students are raising the money for charityThe money ___________________________ the students for charityThe money is being raised by the students for charity

272.It’s unusual for Zoe to be rudeZoe ____________________________ rudeZoe is hardly ever rude

273.There’s no milk left, so can you buy some?

We ____________________________, so can you buy some?We have run out of milk, so can you buy some?

274.My shoes need to be repaired next weekI ______________________________________ next weekI must have my shoes repaired next week

275.We pack our chocolates in small silver boxesOur _______________________ in small silver boxes. AREOur chocolates are packed in small silver boxes

276.I would love to learn different languagesI ____________________________ different languages. KEENI am keen on learning different languages

277.Mike has never flown in a plane beforeThis __________________________ Mike has flown in a plane. FIRSTThis is the first time Mike has flown in a plane

278.Barbara always has a shower before going to workBarbara never goes to work _________________________ a shower. UNTILBarbara never goes to work until she has had a shower

279.My holiday plans had been cancelled at the last minuteMy holiday plans _________________________ at the last minute. FALLENMy holiday plans had fallen through at the last minute

280.Please don’t forget to switch off the lightPlease remember ____________________ the light. TURNPlease remember to turn off the light

281.Can you tell me the population of India?Do _____________________________ population of India is? WHATDo you know what the population of India is?

282.Some people believe that there must be life on other planetsThere is ______________________________ on other planets EXISTSThere is a belief that life exists on other planets

283.I’m sorry I was late for the meetingPlease _____________________________ late for the meeting APOLOGYPlease accept my apology for being late for the meeting

284.Silvia tends to be quite shySilvia ______________________________to be quite shy TENDENCYSilvia has a tendency to be quite shy