My application for the job was turned down because I didn't have the right qualifications. GROUNDS My application for the job was turned down ......................................... didn't have the right qualifications.

People are more interested in history than you might expect. LESS You ........................................ interested in history.

People are more interested in history than you might expect. LESS You ........................................ interested in history.

The failure of the company was incredibly disappointing. BITTERLY .................................... the failure of the company.

The museum has maintained the number of visitors this year. STABLE The number of visitors to the museum ............................ this year.

It's impossible that you saw John last night - he's in the USA! HAVE John's in the USA, so ................................ him last night.

What the archaeologists discovered when they opened the tomb was amazing. MADE The ........................................................... when they opened the tomb was amazing.

The shares index fell slightly before recovering to its previous level. BRIEF There .................................. the shares index before it recovered to its previous level.

This milk is bad - it smells horrendous! OFF This milk ............................... it smells terrible!

The number of people travelling through the airport was highest in August. REACHED The number of people travelling through the airport .................................... in August.

The number of visitors to the island has fallen dramatically. STEEP There .................................. the number of visitors to the island.

I took the only course open to me and changed my job. DID What I ............................ , which was the only course open to me.