The documentary on social conditions in parts of the country really was___________________. I hadn’t expected it to be so revealing or shocking, to be honest.
eye-opening
Just take anything Derek says with a pinch of salt; he loves_____________devil’s advocate just to create a heated discussion
playing
She was interested in__________(learn) more about the problems of homelessness.
learning
Look, there’s nothing wrong with________your mind but sometimes you really should try to be more tactful!
speaking
I loved__________(ask) for my opinion.
being asked
While Liam looked the part, his ideas on how to turn the company around and make it a big success were far from_________.
convincing
Let’s not_____________about the bush. You have ruined the company’s reputation and we have lost faith in your integrity.
beat
If you imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes, you may start to appreciate a whole new_____________on life.
perspective
He mentioned________(go) to that library in the past.
having been
Although she’d initially gone along with her friend’s idea of doing a bungee jump, Jane began to have second_________when they were standing on the bridge the following day.
thoughts
If you truly believe that Robin’s plan will sink the company, you can’t__________ on the fence. You have to say something
sit
They were hoping__________(get) free tickets for the concert.
to get
It’s unusual_____________(not hear) from her.
not to hear
We regret_______(tell) you that the train has been cancelled.
to tell
There’s no point trying to change Bev’s opinions. She’s incredibly______________and inflexible in her thinking and is never open to new ideas.
narrow-minded
Dealing with other people’s__________________about depression added to Lee’s anxiety when he returned to work.
preconceptions
Does she dislike_________(be) in crowds?
being
It’s considered impolite_______(not apologise).
not to apologise
The judge kept an open__________and based her verdict on the evidence presented.
mind
My colleagues encouraged me__________(apply) for promotion.
to apply
Were they pleased__________(hear) your news?
to hear