1.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 stop

My bus never ________________________at this bus stop. RIGHT

My bus never arrives at the right time at this bus stop.3.The two doctors were in complete agreement

The two doctors ___________________________other. COMPLETELYThe two doctors completely agreed with each other.4.These days, sports centres are rarely found in the centre of a town

These 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 Sven

Sven 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 said

Jenny ____________________________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 silent

The 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 shop

The 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 kilometres11.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 system12.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 it13.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 morning14.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 wrong15.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 theatre16.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 problems17.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 done18.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 rain19.The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom

The two boys were sitting ______________________________in the classroom.OWNThe two boys were sitting on their own in the classroom20.‘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 said21.The film will have started, so it’s not worth going to the cinema now

The film will have started, so _______________________________in going to the cinema now. POINT

The film will have started, so there is no point in going to the cinema now22.Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayed

If the train ___________________________Roberto would not have arrived late this morning. TIMEIf the train had been on time Roberto would not have arrived late this morning23.I had never met Pia’s husband before

It ________________________I had ever met Pia’s husband. FIRSTIt was the first time I had ever met Pia’s husband24.Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homework

Abdul’s mother ___________________________his homework before he played on the computer. MADEAbdul’s mother made him finish his homework before he played on the computer25.Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caught

The thieves managed to get  _____________________________ the police chased them. EVENThe thieves managed to get away even though the police chased them26.Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician

If 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 musician27.I think Robert is too young to look after his brother

I think Robert isn’t _____________________________________of his brother.CAREI think Robert isn’t old enough to take care of his brother28.Tomas put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden

Tomas put up a fence ___________________________________on his garden.PREVENTTomas put up a fence to prevent people from walking on his garden29.The twins are eager to see their cousins again in the summer

The twins ________________________________their cousins again in the summer.LOOKINGThe twins are looking forward to seeing their cousins again in the summer30.The last time Enrico saw Gloria was the day they left school

Enrico 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 party

Luckily, we  __________________________ glasses at the party. RUNLuckily, we didn’t run out of glasses at the party32.Nicholas finally managed to get his new video recorder to work

Nicholas finally  _______________________________ his new video recorder to work. SUCCEEDEDNicholas finally succeeded in getting his new video recorder to work33.You did not take enough care over your homework last week

You _______________________more care over your homework last week. OUGHTYou ought to have taken more care over your homework last week34.Reuben is the only person to have won the championship three times running

Apart ________________________________ever won the championship three times running. NOBODYApart from Reuben nobody has ever won the championship three times running35.Too many sweets are bad for you

It is ___________________________ too many sweets. EATIt is bad for you to eat too many sweets36.He had to have his door mended

He had to _____________________________________ his door. SOMEONEHe had to have someone to mend his door37.The box was too heavy for John to carry on his back

Because of _________________________________ carry the box on his back.WEIGHTBecause of the weight John couldn’t carry the box on his back38.It was raining so much that I stayed at home

The rain ____________________________________ I stayed at home.HEAVYThe rain was so heavy that I stayed at home39.He’d forgotten Jill’s phone number

He ____________________________________ Jill’s phone number was.COULDN’THe couldn’t remember what Jill’s phone number was40.The repairs to my roof will be expensive

Repairing __________________________________ a lot of money. COSTRepairing my roof will cost a lot of money41.I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clock

I ________________________________________ at seven o’clock. WOKENI was woken by the thunder at seven o’clock42.Bloggs had committed a serious crime

Bloggs _________________________ a serious crime. GUILTYBloggs was guilty of a serious crime43.He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s door

He had _____________________________________ when he knocked at Margaret’s door. HANDHe had some flowers in his hand when he knocked at Margaret’s door44.The knife was too blunt to cut the bread

The knife ________________________________ to cut the bread. SHARPThe knife wasn’t sharp enough to cut the bread45.The firemen had to break the door down

It ______________________________________ to break the door down.NECESSARYIt was necessary for the firemen to break the door down46.I’ve never eaten walnuts before

It’s __________________________________ eaten walnuts. TIMEIt’s the first time I’ve ever eaten walnuts47.Tom was definitely first in the queue

There’s ____________________________________ first in the queue. DOUBTThere’s no doubt Tom was first in the queue48.Mary knows a lot of people in France

Mary ___________________________________________ in France.ACQUAINTANCESMary has a lot of acquaintances in France49.Anthony travelled to Spain

Anthony _____________________________________ to Spain. JOURNEYAnthony made a journey to Spain50.The books were so dear that I couldn’t afford them

The books were ________________________________ to buy. EXPENSIVEThe books were too expensive for me to buy51.I couldn’t bear the noise any longer

I couldn’t _____________________________ the noise any longer. PUTI couldn’t put up with the noise any longer52.I told John to bring his problems to me

I told John ________________________________ his problems. COME

I told John to come to me his problems53.I slowed down at the traffic lights

I _________________________________ at the traffic lights. SPEEDI reduced my speed at the traffic lights54.I couldn’t understand what I was reading

I couldn’t ________________________________ what I was reading. SENSEI couldn’t make sense of what I was reading55.You should telephone her

You should _______________________________ on the telephone. SPEAKYou should speak to her on the telephone56.My house is near to John’s

John ________________________________ each other. CLOSEJohn and I live close to each other57.I gave her my address

I ____________________________________________ lived. WHEREI told her where I lived58.Your brakes are faulty

There’s _________________________________________ brakes. WRONGThere’s something wrong with your brakes59.He took two hours deciding which seeds to buy

He took two hours _______________________________________ which seeds to buy. MINDHe took two hours to make up his mind which seeds to buy60.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 storm61.The population of Spain is increasing

The _______________________________________________ is increasing. PEOPLEThe number of people in Spain is increasing62.The train is due now

It __________________________________________________ arrived.TIMEIt is time the train arrived63.You should join the football club

You should _____________________________________ the football club.MEMBERYou should become a member of the football club64.I didn’t expect to win

I _________________________________________________ win.THINKI didn’t think I would win65.I can’t move until I’ve sold my house

Until I’ve sold my house ________________________________ move.UNABLEUntil I’ve sold my house I’m unable to move66.My parcel hasn’t arrived yet.

I still ___________________________________ my parcel. RECEIVEDI still haven’t received my parcel67.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 garden

All the plants in my garden _______________________________ the dry weather. DYINGAll the plants in my garden are dying due to the dry weather69.The mouse frightened him

He ___________________________________________ the mouse.SCAREDHe was scared by the mouse70.He couldn’t stop quickly enough to avoid the accident

He couldn’t ___________________________________________ the accident. TIMEHe couldn’t stop in time to avoid the accident71.It looked as if the carrots were bad

The carrots ___________________________________ bad. APPEAREDThe carrots appeared to be bad72.I was lost so I asked the way

I ________________________________________ I was lost. BECAUSEI asked the way because I was lost73.I’m hungry enough to eat two lunches

I’m __________________________________________ two lunches. SOI’m so hungry I could eat two lunches.74.The return fare is double the single fare

The return fare________________________________________________ the single fare.TWICEThe return fare is twice the single fare75.We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes

It 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 well77.I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy

I 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 busy78.‘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 saw79.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 today

This is not the first _________________________ me today. LIEThis is not the first lie you’ve told me today81.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 Paris

Whenever 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 Paris83.I can’t describe people as well as you can

You’re _________________________________ I am. BETTERYou’re better at describing people than I am84.You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided

You ____________________________ more carefully before you decided.OUGHTYou ought to have thought more carefully before you decided85.The authorities have improved the public transport system here recently

The authorities ________________________________ the public transport system here recently. IMPROVEMENTSThe authorities have made some improvements in the public transport system here recently86.I was too scared to tell him what I really thought

I _____________________________ 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 concert

We __________________________ tickets for the concert. NOWe had no problem getting tickets for the concert88.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 really89.They probably don’t live at the same address any more

I ________________________________ at the same address any more.DOUBTI doubt if they live at the same address any more90.I didn’t agree with the idea

I _________________________ the idea. FAVOURI wasn’t in favour of the idea91.Sandra said that she was willing to work late

Sandra said that ________________________________ late. MINDSandra said that she didn’t mind working late92.You’re tired because you stayed up very late last night

You wouldn’t be tired ____________________________ to bed earlier last night.IFYou wouldn’t be tired if you had gone to bed earlier last night93.The number of tourists visiting this area rose last year

Last year _______________________________ the number of tourists visiting this area. RISELast year there was a rise in the number of tourists visiting this area94.I hadn’t made a speech before, so I was very nervous

Because 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 message

I suppose _________________________________ my message. MAYI suppose she may not have understood my message96.A local mechanic repaired our car

We _________________________ by a local mechanic. REPAIREDWe had our car repaired by a local mechanic97.Why don’t you relax for a while?’, she said to me

She suggested _____________________________ easy for a while. TAKEShe suggested I should take it easy for a while98.The information I got from the assistant was so confusing that I didn’t know what to do

The assistant _____________________________ that I didn’t know what to do.SUCHThe assistant gave me such confusing information that I didn’t know what to do99.‘It’s not worth worrying about the past’, I told him

I told him that there was ____________________________ about the past. POINTI told him that there was no point in worrying about the past100.If you don’t mind, I’d prefer not to sit next to the door

If you don’t mind, __________________________ next to the door. RATHERIf you don’t mind, I’d rather not sit next to the door101.When I left she said that she hoped I had a pleasant journey

She __________________________________ when I left. WISHEDShe wished me a pleasant journey when I left102.I offered to help her but she said ‘No, thanks’

She _______________________________ of help. TURNEDShe turned down my offer of help103.I usually walk to work but today I drove

I drove to work today ___________________________ foot. INSTEADI drove to work today instead of going on foot104.He referred to his notes before answering the question

He ________________________ his notes before answering the question. LOOKHe took a look at his notes before answering the question105.While I was driving, I realized that the car wasn’t working properly

While 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 strike

I ___________________________ to work by the transport strike. PREVENTEDI was prevented from going to work by the transport strike107.I was the only person who wanted to watch the programme

There was __________________________ me who wanted to watch the programme.ELSEThere was nobody else apart from me who wanted to watch the programme108.He watched videos all day

He spent ______________________________ videos. ENTIREHe spent the entire day watching videos

109.It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book

The full amount __________________________ when you book. HAVEThe full amount will have to be paid when you book110.I didn’t see her again for five years

Five years had ____________________________ her again. BEFOREFive years had passed before I saw her again111.I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them

I think __________________________ other people’s work for them. OBJECTSI think she objects to doing other people’s work for them112.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 robbers

The police suspect _________________________________ the robbery.TAKINGThe police suspect him of taking part in the robbery114.Because he was so proud, he couldn’t admit that he was wrong

He 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 sorry

I think you’d _____________________________ her. APOLOGIZEI think you’d better apologize to her116.It is likely that my friends haven’t received my letter yet. UNLIKELYMy friends ______________________________ my letter yet

My friends are unlikely to have received my letter yet117.He seemed to be worried about something

I ________________________________ was worrying him. IMPRESSIONI had the impression something was worrying him118.I’ve never seen anyone play so skilfully before

I’ve never seen anyone play _____________________________ before. MUCHI’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before119.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?SUPPOSED

When 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 him

She urged ___________________________ anyone else what she had told him.REPEATShe urged him not to repeat to anyone else what she had told him122.I was surprised to discover that the hotel was a long way from the city centre

To __________________________________ 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 centre123.She would like a job that will allow her to travel abroad a lot

She 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 lot124.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 said

John _____________________the concert if the rain continued. ADVISEDJohn advised Harry to cancel the concert if the rain continued127.Not many students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politics

Only _____________________________students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politics. NUMBEROnly a small number of students attended Dr Brown’s lecture on politics128.City residents are going to organize a campaign to reduce street noise

A campaign to reduce street noise ___________________________by city residents.BEA campaign to reduce street noise is going to be organized by city residents129.After the accident Brenda was confused and did not recognize her brother

After the accident Brenda  _______________________ did not recognize her brother.SO

After the accident Brenda was so confused that she did not recognize her brother130.Peter hasn’t seen his aunt Lucy for years

It’s ______________________________his aunt Lucy. SAWIt’s years since Peter saw his aunt Lucy131.The police said John had stolen the money

The police ___________________________the money. ACCUSEDThe police accused John of stealing the money132.Tania has a mobile phone because her son may need to contact her

Tania has a mobile phone __________________________to contact her. IN CASETania has a mobile phone in case her son needs to contact her133.The reason Gloria didn’t tell us the truth is that she was afraid of our reaction

Gloria 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 reaction134.The students organized a show but they postponed it due to lack of funds

The students organized a show but they ______________________of lack of funds.PUTThe students organized a show but they put it off because of lack of funds135.‘Don’t touch the cake, Toby, it’s still hot’, said Mrs Smith

Mrs Smith ____________________________the cake because it was still hot. NOTMrs Smith told Toby not to touch the cake because it was still hot136.Tamsin was the only student who hadn’t done her homework

All students _______________________________done their homework. APARTAll students apart from Tamsin had done their homework137.I expect Lucy was pleased that she’d won the prize

Lucy ___________________________that she’d won the prize. BEENLucy must have been pleased that she’d won the prize138.‘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 accept

Gaby _______________________offer of a lift to the station. TURNEDGaby turned down Max’s offer of a lift to the station140.Valerie doesn’t object to her photograph appearing in the magazine

Valerie___________________________her photograph appearing in the magazine.OBJECTIONValerie has no objection to her photograph appearing in the magazine141.There is no more petrol left in the car

The car__________________________________petrol. RUNThe car has run out of petrol142.‘If you ask me, you should buy a new coat, Tracy’, said her mother

Tracy’s mother____________________________a new coat. ADVISEDTracy’s mother advised her to buy a new coat143.People say that the famous couple are about to get married

The famous couple ____________________________about to get married. SAIDThe famous couple are said to be about to get married144.You can borrow my camera, but you must be careful with it

You can borrow my camera ____________________________careful with it. LONGYou can borrow my camera as long as you are careful with it145.I find Robert’s taste in music very hard to tolerate

I find it hard _______________________Robert’s taste in music. PUTI find it hard to put up with Robert’s taste in music146.I find waiting for buses very boring

I ____________________________waiting for buses. GETI get bored waiting for buses147.It’s very difficult to predict the weather here

The weather ___________________________unpredictable here. TENDSThe weather tends to be very unpredictable here148.People say learning lists of words is not a good use of time

Learning lists of words is _______________________of time. WASTELearning lists of words is said to be a waste of time149.Christine complained formally when her course of study was cancelled

Christine _______________________________when her course of study was cancelled. MADEChristine made a formal complaint when her course of study was cancelled150.‘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 John151.Mark regretted selling his old motorbike

Mark ________________________his old motorbike. WISHEDMark wished he had not sold his old motorbike152.‘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 computer153.Pauline hadn’t expected to see so many people at the concert

It came __________________________to see so many people at the concert.SURPRISEIt came as a surprise to Pauline to see so many people at the concert154.Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain

The ______________________________in Britain. POPULARITYThe popularity of Golf is increasing in Britain155.The new one-way system seems pointless to me

I can’t _____________________the new one-way system. POINTI can’t see the point of the new one-way system156.The old house will need a through redecoration before you can live in it

The old house ___________________________redecorated before you can live in it.HAVEThe old house will have to be thoroughly redecorated before you can live in it157.Unless you promise to get back in time for lunch, you can’t borrow the car

You 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 lunch158.Paula never succeeded in getting her homework done on time

Paula was ________________________her homework done on time. ABLEPaula was never able to get her homework done on time159.Carrie doesn’t run as fast as Sarah

Sarah is ______________________________than Carrie. RUNNERSarah is a faster runner than Carrie160.It was necessary to follow the instructions exactly

The instructions ______________________exactly. HADThe instructions had to be followed exactly161. It may be dark when you get back, so take a torch with you

Take a torch with you _______________________dark when you get back. CASE

Take a torch with you in case it is dark when you get back162.This old car probably won’t last for more than a year

This old car ________________________for more than one year. UNLIKELYThis old car is unlikely to last for more than one year163.It isn’t easy for Daniel to get up before the sun rises

Daniel _________________________up before the sun rises. DIFFICULTYDaniel has difficulty in getting up before the sun rises164.David remembered to take everything except his front door key

The only thing which ________________________his front door key. FORGOTThe only thing which David forgot was his front door key165.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 film166.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 breakfast167.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 received168.People say that there are bears living in these mountains.

Bears _________________________in these mountains. SAIDBears is said to be living in these mountains169.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 days170.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 twice171.Too tired to continue, Phil stopped walking.

Phil couldn’t ______________________________he was too tired. CARRYPhil couldn’t carry on walking because he was too tired172.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 minute173.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 can174.We’ll only eat indoors if it rains.

As _____________________rain, we’ll eat outdoors. LONGAs long as it doesn’t rain, we’ll eat outdoors175.The police were there to make sure that the crowd did not invade the football pitch

The police were there to ______________________________the football pitch.PREVENTThe police were there to prevent the crowd from invading the football pitch176.During the storm, they did not let the children leave the school building

During the storm, the children ______________________________the school building. ALLOWEDDuring the storm, the children weren’t allowed to leave the school building177.The heavy summer rainfall has caused severe floods

Severe floods _____________________________the heavy summer rainfalls.BROUGHTSevere floods have been brought on by the heavy summer rainfalls178.It is not advisable for Jane to request a bank loan at the moment

Jane _______________________a bank loan at the moment. OUGHTJane ought not to request a bank loan at the moment179.Paul did not visit the Smiths because he didn’t know where they lived

Paul would have visited the Smiths _______________________where they lived. IFPaul would have visited the Smiths if he had known where they lived180.Mary made mistakes because she refused to listen to advice

Mary’s mistakes ________________________refusal t listen to advice. RESULTEDMary’s mistakes resulted from her refusal t listen to advice181.They say the government is considering the introduction of a new tax on fuel

The 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 believe183.Although Tom eats large amounts of chocolate, he never puts on weight

Tom 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 debts

My 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 debts185.Nigel asked if Ann could lend him her hairdryer for a while

Nigel asked _______________________________hairdryer for a while. BORROWNigel asked if he could borrow Ann’s hairdryer for a while186.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 problem

It will be ________________________a solution to this difficult problem.IMPOSSIBLEIt will be impossible to find a solution to this difficult problem188.Peter is angry because Joanna did not accept his invitation

If Joanna ____________________________his invitation, Peter wouldn’t be angry.TURNEDIf Joanna had not turned down his invitation, Peter wouldn’t be angry189.I don’t think I can manage if Sheila doesn’t help me

I think I can’t ______________________________help. DOI think I can’t do without Sheila’s help190.Have you finished your homework yet? Mr Brown asked his daughter

Mr Brown asked his daughter _______________________________homework yet.IFMr Brown asked his daughter if she had finished her homework yet191.Do we have to pay for our own tickets? I asked my friend

I asked my friend ________________________________pay for our own tickets.EXPECTEDI asked my friend if we were expected to pay for our own tickets192.The strong winds caused the tower to fall over

It was the strong winds__________________________over. KNOCKEDIt was the strong winds which knocked the tower over193.The bus driver stopped frequently to allow the tourists to see the sights

The bus driver stopped frequently ____________________________see the sights.THATThe bus driver stopped frequently so that the tourists could see the sights194.Martha held George’s hand and prevented him from falling over

George would have fallen over _________________________his hand. HADGeorge would have fallen over if Martha had not held his hand195.I am not strong enough to climb that steep path without a walking stick

The path is __________________________climb without a walking stick. TOOThe path is too steep for me to climb without a walking stick196.That man stole a valuable picture but he was never punished

That man _______________________________a valuable picture. GOTThat man got away with stealing a valuable picture197.Hitch-hicking is less popular now than ten years ago

Hitch-hiking is __________________________________was ten years ago. NOTHitch-hiking is not so popular as it was ten years ago198.Why did you cancel the party, Lucy? Martin asked

Martin asked Lucy ______________________________the party. CALLEDMartin asked Lucy why she had called off the party199.‘We shall tell your parents that you are often absent from school’, Mrs Clerk said

Mrs 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 school200.‘Do not leave your belongings unattended’, the group leader said to the tourists

The group leader told the tourists _________________________belongings unattended. TOThe group leader told the tourists not to leave their belongings unattended201.Mrs Butler didn’t buy her son a bicycle because she didn’t have enough money

Mrs Butler __________________________her son a bicycle. AFFORDMrs Butler could not afford to buy her son a bicycle202.Sally will not buy that pony because she is no longer interested

Sally __________________________buying that pony. LOSTSally has lost interest in buying that pony203.Although it looks easy, that dance is actually quite difficult

That dance is ____________________________looks. NOTThat dance is not so easy as it looks204.Take your mobile phone because the car might break down

Take your mobile phone _______________________________down. CASETake your mobile phone in case the car breaks down205.I had no idea about Rona’s engagement

I ___________________________________ engagement. UNAWAREI was unaware of Rona’s engagement206.I haven’t seen a good film for months

It’s ________________________________ a good film. SINCEIt’s months since I saw a good film207.Mark did as I suggested and bought a new computer

Mark ________________________________ and bought a new computer.ADVICEMark took my advice and bought a new computer208.No teacher will tolerate bad behavior in class

No teacher will ______________________________ bad behavior in class. PUTNo teacher will put up with bad behavior in class209.The heavy snow meant that no trains were running

The trains _______________________________________ the heavy snow.PREVENTEDThe trains were prevented from running by the heavy snow210.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 stolen

To ______________________________ his new car had been stolen. HORRORTo his horror Jim found his new car had been stolen212.When are you hoping to go to university?

When _________________________________ to go to university? WANTWhen do you want to go to university?213.If only I spoke Russian

I ____________________________________ Russian. COULDI wish I could speak Russian214.Brazilian farmers grow much of the world’s coffee

Much of the world’s coffee ____________________________ farmers in Brazil.ISMuch of the world’s coffee is grown by farmers in Brazil215.‘Don’t speak so loudly, John’, said Petra

Petra ___________________________ so loudly. ASKEDPetra asked John not to speak so loudly.216.I’m sorry I can’t meet you this evening

I ________________________________ this evening. WISHI wish I could meet you this evening217.It may rain later so take an umbrella

Take an umbrella _____________________________ later. CASETake an umbrella in case it rains later218.David carried on working despite feeling very sleepy

David carried on working _______________________________ very sleepy.EVENDavid carried on working even though he felt very sleepy.219.Marie scolded her son for breaking the vase

Marie ______________________________ for breaking the vase. TOLDMarie told her son off for breaking the vase220.I am not interested in computers

Computers _______________________________ me. INTERESTComputers don’t interest me221.We were all surprised to see Kitty at the party

To __________________________________________ to the party.SURPRISETo our surprise Kitty came to the party222.The Beatles are thought by many people to be among the world’s best pop groups

Many people _________________________________ the world’s best pop groups were The Beatles. THATMany people think that one of the world’s best pop groups were The Beatles223.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 expected

The rent for this flat is _________________________________ I had expected.AS

The rent for this flat is not as cheap as I had expected.225.The company director was respected by all his employees

All the employees _______________________ the company director. UPAll the employees looked up to the company director226.Judith was the only member of the family who had never married

All the members of the family _______________________ got married. APARTAll the members of the family apart from Judith had got married227.Most people find Finnish is not an easy language to learn

Most people _______________________________ Finnish. DIFFICULTYMost people have difficulty in learning Finnish228.There is no point in asking Denise to the party as she’s so busy

It ____________________________ Denise to the party as she’s so busy.WORTHIt is not worth asking Denise to the party as she’s so busy229.As I had plenty of time before my flight, I was able to do some shopping

If 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 shopping230.Taking photographs in the art gallery is forbidden

You _____________________________ photographs in the art gallery.ALLOWEDYou are not allowed to take photographs in the art gallery231.My brother never listens to what I say

My brother __________________________________ what I say. TAKESMy brother never takes any notice of what I say232.This milk is sour, so throw it away

This milk _____________________________, so throw it away. GONEThis milk has gone off, so throw it away233.You were supposed to do your homework before today’s lesson

You ______________________________ your homework before today’s lesson.OUGHTYou ought to have done your homework before today’s lesson234.A friend is decorating my bedroom next week

I __________________________________________ 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 said236.Alex speaks fluent French although he has never been to France

Alex speaks fluent French _________________________________________been to France. SPITEAlex speaks fluent French in spite of never having been to France237.You do not need to reserve a seat on regional trains

It _____________________________ to reserve a seat on regional trains.NECESSARYIt is not necessary to reserve a seat on regional trains238.Shall we go to the café? Said Flora

Flora ___________________________ to the café. SUGGESTEDFlora suggested we go to the café239.Richard’s parents did not allow him to drive their car

Richard’s parents _____________________________ drive their car. LETRichard’s parents did not let him drive their car240.I didn’t have Rob’s phone number because I had lost my mobile

If I ________________________________, I would have had Rob’s phone number. HADIf I had not lost my mobile, I would have had Rob’s phone number241.Someone will meet you at the station

You _________________________ at the station. BEYou will be met at the station242.Philip started to laugh when he heard the joke

Philip ___________________________ when he heard the joke. BURSTPhilip burst out laughing when he heard the joke243.Lucy doesn’t like people to phone her late at night

Lucy ____________________________________ her late at night. OBJECTSLucy objects to people phoning her late at night244.I prefer staying in bed to getting up early at the weekend

I’d ___________________________________ get up early at the weekend.RATHERI’d rather stay in bed than get up early at the weekend245.You can still get a ticket for tonight’s concert if you haven’t got one already

You 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 Vera

Vera said that _________________________________ in the factory. NOVera said that her mother no longer worked in the factory247.They say that the President is thinking of calling an election

The president ______________________________ of calling an election. SAIDThe president is said to be thinking of calling an election248.Joe said it was my fault that he missed his bus

Joe ______________________________ his bus. BLAMEDJoe blamed me for missing his bus249.I could never have won the writing competition without your advice

I could never have won the writing competition, _________________________me. YOUI could never have won the writing competition, if you hadn’t advised me250.I haven’t seen my grandparents since Christmas

The ____________________________ grandparents was Christmas. TIMEThe last time I saw my grandparents was Christmas251.A second-hand car is cheaper than a new one

A 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 name

I _____________________________ the stranger knew my name. FINDI was astonished to find the stranger knew my name253.Although he had hurt his hand, Don still did his violin practice

Despite ________________________, Don still did his violin practice. HISDespite hurting his hand, Don still did his violin practice254.Let’s visit my parents tomorrow

Why _________________________ 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 refused

Lisa ____________________________ to lend her money for a holiday.TURNEDLisa turned down my offer to lend her money for a holiday256.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 service257.The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays

The gardens are open each day ___________________________ the flower displays. THATThe gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays258.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 party

I _________________________ your birthday party. REGRETI regret missing your birthday party260.Have you bought a new bicycle? Ben asked Katy

Ben asked Katy _____________________________ a new bicycle. WHETHERBen asked Katy whether she had bought a new bicycle261.The flight to the islands took fifteen hours

It _____________________________ flight to the islands. WASIt was a fifteen hour flight to the islands262.John’s spelling is so bad I can hardly read his letters

John is ______________________ I can hardly read his letters. SUCHJohn is such a bad speller I can hardly read his letters263.The cold wet weather depresses me and I feel homesick

The cold wet weather _________________________ and I feel homesick. GETSThe cold wet weather gets me down and I feel homesick264.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 language

My 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 said

Donna’s sister _________________________________ her watchDonna’s sister accused her of borrowing her watch267.Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat

Most people hope they _____________________________ to buy a house or a flatMost people hope they will be able to afford to buy a house or a flat268.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 parents

If only ____________________________ to my parentsIf only I had told the truth to my parents270.I can’t possibly get to work if the buses are on strike

It _________________________________ to get to work if the buses are on strikeIt is impossible for me to get to work if the buses are on strike271.The students are raising the money for charity

The money ___________________________ the students for charityThe money is being raised by the students for charity272.It’s unusual for Zoe to be rude

Zoe ____________________________ rudeZoe is hardly ever rude273.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 week

I ______________________________________ next weekI must have my shoes repaired next week275.We pack our chocolates in small silver boxes

Our _______________________ in small silver boxes. AREOur chocolates are packed in small silver boxes276.I would love to learn different languages

I ____________________________ different languages. KEENI am keen on learning different languages277.Mike has never flown in a plane before

This __________________________ Mike has flown in a plane. FIRSTThis is the first time Mike has flown in a plane278.Barbara always has a shower before going to work

Barbara never goes to work _________________________ a shower. UNTILBarbara never goes to work until she has had a shower279.My holiday plans had been cancelled at the last minute

My holiday plans _________________________ at the last minute. FALLENMy holiday plans had fallen through at the last minute280.Please don’t forget to switch off the light

Please 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 planets

There is ______________________________ on other planets EXISTSThere is a belief that life exists on other planets283.I’m sorry I was late for the meeting

Please _____________________________ late for the meeting APOLOGYPlease accept my apology for being late for the meeting284.Silvia tends to be quite shy

Silvia ______________________________to be quite shy TENDENCYSilvia has a tendency to be quite shy