The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end. (CUT) - They had to .......... because of the heavy downpour.

'It wasn't my fualt that the window got broken,' Gary said. (RESPONSIBILITY) - Gary denied ____ the window.

The news that the President had quit came as a great surprise to everyone. (ABACK) - Everyone _______ President quitting.

The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. (LIGHT) - The mistake in the accounts only ................. the figures were re-checked.

My grandmother has finally got used to living alone (TERMS) - My grandmother ____ living alone.

I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour. (LEAVES) - Half-an-hour .................... completely exhausted.

They think that Helen's brother stole the money. (SUSPECTED) - Helen's brother ................... the money.

Don't get involved in this John, it has nothing to do with you. (KEEP) - This has nothing to do with you so _____ .

I am not expecting an increase in sales this year (UPTURN) - I have ______ in summer sales this year.

I really can't understand why he can't finish the project on time. (BAFFLED) - I am really _______ to finish the project on time.

The students were told to either keep quiet or leave the art gallery (NO) - The students ______ keep quiet or leave the art gallery.

Paula and I have been friends since 2008. (DATES) - My _______ to 2008.