The fridge is full. You ...............................................(not need / buy) even more food yesterday. Who is going to eat this all?
NEEDN’T HAVE BOUGHT
The man insisted on our........................................ (show) him round the mansion even though we knew he ............................................ (not have) enough money to buy it.
SHOWING - DIDN’T HAVE/
Leaving the stove on while leaving the house is ………………….……………. and can pose serious safety risks. (RESPONSIBILITY)
irresponsible
The pineapple tastes bad as if it ……………………………..…….. (be) rotten.
IS GOING TO BE
Double-checking your travel documents before heading to the airport is crucial, …………………………. a smooth journey. (SURE)
ensuring
I knew I was .......... a bad day when I left my laptop on the bus.
in for
They won’t let you into the theater without a ticket. UNLESS --> You can’t get into the theater ……………………………………………. a ticket.
unless you have
Supposing they hadn’t shut down the nuclear reactor, what (happen) …………….…………….?
would have happened
He was .......... with vandalism and told to appear in court.
charged
A serious accident led to the road being closed. RESULT --> The road had to be ……………………………………………… a serious accident.
closed as a result of
To avoid ………………………..………., it's advisable to keep your belongings secure and be cautious in crowded public places. (THIEF)
theft
There’s a smartphone application that allows you to .......... speech to text, so when you want to send a text message, you just dictate it to your phone!
convert
A gang of criminals attempted to .......... the local branch of the National Bank yesterday.
rob
He is certainly not a reliable witness. MEANS -> He is …………………………………………………………………. witness.
by no means a reliable
She ………………………….………. her back every hour at work to maintain better posture throughout the day. (STRAIGHT)
straightens
………………………..……. is a significant environmental issue that concerns many people because it leads to the loss of vital habitats for numerous species and contributes to climate change. (FOREST)
Deforestation
As many jobs today require people who are computer-.........., I’d advise you to do a course to improve your skills.
literate
The hijackers took seven .......... before releasing the rest of the passengers.
hostages
His ………………………………. fear of flying prevented him from experiencing the joy of travel and exploring new destinations with his friends. (RATION)
irrational
Sheila is sorry she forgot to set the alarm before she left. WISHES --> Sheila ……………………………………………. to set the alarm before she left.
wishes she hadn’t forgotten / wishes she had remembered
When leaving your house, you should take .......... such as locking all the doors and windows to keep thieves out.
precautions
(not / swim) ………………………………. in the river, or you’ll get swept away by the current.
Don’t swim
People say the talk show host is considering a move to another channel. SAID --> The talk show ……………………………………………. host a move to another channel.
is said to be considering
There are lots of .......... in this part of the city. Put your money and phone somewhere safe.
pickpockets
One of my friends....................................... (reprimand) by the teacher when I entered the classroom. I was sure he .....................................................(do) something wrong.
WAS BEING REPRIMANDED - HAD DONE/ MUST HAVE DONE
The burglar wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. ORDER --> The burglar wore gloves …………………………………………... any fingerprints.
in order not to leave / in order to avoid leaving
Suppose they decide to cut down the trees, what (you / do) ………………………………….?
will you do
Maria was just walking along the road when someone on a motorbike .......... her handbag.
grabbed
The boy .......... that he had had anything to do with the break-in.
denied
The natives are used to .................................(be) filmed. Hardly a week...................................... (pass) without someone coming to observe their unusual customs and style of living.
BEING - PASSES
How long are you going to be .......... the computer? I need to send an email.
on
The forensic photographer needed bright lights to .......... the crime scene in order to take better pictures.
illuminate
She put on thick socks because she didn’t want to get cold feet. SO --> She put on thick socks …………………………………………...... cold feet.
so as to avoid getting
Attending the workshop on cultural diversity ………………………….……. my understanding of different customs and traditions. (BROAD)
broadened
Stay indoors and you (be) ……………………..……. safe.
will be
They won’t buy a new house unless it (make) ……………………………. use of renewable energy.
makes
Last month, there was a ……………….…………. in our neighborhood, and it made everyone more aware of the importance of community watch and security precautions. (BURGLE)
burglary
There will be no more unemployment, if we win the elections. JOBS --> If we come to power, ………………………………………. for everybody.
there will be jobs
The neighborhood consists mainly of ……………………………………. buildings, creating a peaceful environment for families and individuals alike. (RESIDE)
residential
I really liked our day trip to the countryside. I wish we …………….………………. (go) again next week.
COULD GO
You can help clean the beach on condition that you (not / start) ………………...…………. fooling around.
don't start
Leonardo da Vinci is said .....................................................(design) the first flying machine.
TO HAVE DESIGNED
It is ………………………………. to check the weather forecast before planning an outdoor event to ensure that the day remains enjoyable for everyone. (ADVICE)
advisable
Make sure you .......... your new phone into the mains and charge it fully before using it.
plug
They claim that the journalist’s sources were committing the crimes they gave information about. ARE --> The journalist’s sources ……………………………………………. committing the crimes they gave information about.
are claimed to have been
The police caught the thief ..........
red-handed
If they hadn’t built the factory, the lake (not be) …………………………………. polluted now.
wouldn't be
They’ll continue to search for survivors as long as there (be) ……………………….………. hope.
is
The area wouldn’t be flooded if the dam (not / fail) ………………………………. during the heavy rain.
hadn’t failed
I (not / live) …………………………………. in a cold climate unless I had to.
wouldn’t live
Once the story .......... the headlines, everyone was talking about it.
hit
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