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James would only speak to the head of department alone. (ON) James ………… to the head of department alone.
insisted on speaking
As long as you explain the process clearly at the conference, your boss will be pleased. (GIVE) If ………………….... the process at the conference, your boss will be pleased.
YOU GIVE A CLEAR EXPLANATION OF/ ABOUT
They say that a visitor to the national art gallery damaged an 18th-century painting. ( ALLEGED) A visitor to the national art gallery ……………….... an 18th-century painting.
IS ALLEGED TO HAVE DAMAGED
I really don’t mind whether Jill chooses to come on holiday with us or not. (DIFFERENCE) It really …………... whether Jill chooses to come on holiday with us or not.
MAKES NO/(VERY) LITTLE DIFFERENCE TO ME
Without the help that Joe gave me, I don’t think I’d have finished the course. (BEEN) If it ……………….... help, I don’t think I’d have finished the course.
HADN’T/HAD NOT BEEN | FOR JOE’S
We can assure our customers that we will take every possible measure to maintain the quality of the products on our shelves. (TAKES) We can assure our customers that we will ………….... to maintain the quality of the products on ou
DO WHAT(EVER)/ EVERYTHING/ALL/ ANYTHING IT TAKES
Following some complaints by local residents, the government withdrew its proposal to build a new runway at the airport. (LIGHT) The government’s proposal to build a new runway at the airport ………….... some complaints by local res
WAS WITHDRAWN IN (THE) LIGHT OF
I was never consulted, so I couldn’t offer any advice on the matter. (ONCE) Never ............... give my advice on the matter.
ONCE WAS I (EVER) ASKED TO
The press officer worked secretly on the campaign. (SCENES) The press officer................. on the campaign.
worked behind the scenes
I’m disappointed with the Fishers’ new album when I compare it to their previous one. (COMPARISON) I think the Fishers’ new album is ………….... their previous one.
DISAPPOINTING/ A DISAPPOINTMENT IN COMPARISON WITH/TO
Many more people live in London than Madrid. (LONG) Compared to Madrid, the population of London .......
is bigger by a long way
