Sally completely ignored the advice I gave her and bought that awful car. NOTICE Sally ......... the advice I gave her and bought that awful car.
took no notice of
I’ve never given this presentation before, Mary admitted. FIRST Mary admitted that it was .......... given that presentation.
the first time she had
I’m not convinced that David is holding something back about his plans for moving. HONEST I’m convinced that David is ............. about his plans for moving.
not being honest
The manager assured me that she would order a replacement watch. WORD The manager ......... that she would order a replacement watch.
gave her word
James would only speak to the head of department alone. ON James ......... to the head of department alone.
insisted on speaking
The manager never doubted that the latest model of the phone would be a great success. MIND There was never any .......... that the latest model of the phone would be a great success.
doubt in the manager’s mind
The price of computer has come down over the last few years. DROP There ......... the price of computers over the last few years
has been a drop in
There was no money to allow the construction of the road to continue. LACK Construction of the road could not .......... money.
continue due to a lack of
It’ll be sunny later, so it’s a good idea to apply som sunscreen. BETTER It’ll be sunny later, so you .......... on some sunscreen.
had better put
Gina found it impressive that her tutor was able to remember all his students’ names. ABILITY Gina was ........ to remember all his students’ names.
impressed with her tutors’ ability
Jane knew she should arrive at the airport two hours early. MEANT Jane knew she .......... up at the airport two hours early.
Was meant to show
Lisa was a good candidate so not surprisingly she was offered the job. CAME Lisa was a good candidate ......... that she was offered the job.
so it came as no surprise
John always trained hard, but he never succeeded in winning a gold medal. HOW No ............ trained, he never succeeded in winning a gold medal
no matter how hard John
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