They hadn’t planned on buying a new sofa before they bought it. SPUR They bought their new sofa ………………………………………………………. moment.

Thanks to Bob, we won the match. FOR Had………………………………………………………….. lost the match.

She got her licence because her father helped her learn to drive. ASSISTANCE But …………………………………………………………………. passed her driving test.

I don’t think I made a good impression on my new boss today. FOOT I think my boss and I might ………………………………………………………. today.

My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. TALKED It was ………………………………………………………………. another foreign language

She emigrated immediately after gaining her degree. GRADUATED No ………………………………………………………………..abroad.

The company didn’t tell us anything about the staff cuts for several months. DARK We ………………………………………………………. about the staff cuts for several months.

It wasn’t Susan’s fault that the dog chewed your slipper. BLAME Susan’s …………………………………………………………….. your slipper.

I briefly saw John as he walked past the bedroom window. CAUGHT I ………………………………………………………. as he walked past the bedroom window

The sight of the finish line in the distance motivated the runners to continue. WONDERS Seeing the finish line ………………………………………………………. levels.

He takes great satisfaction in being a great cook. PRIDES He ………………………………………………………. to cook.

My host family on the exchange trip did everything they could to make me feel comfortable. STOPS My host family really pulled ………………………………………………………. ease.

She’s forever warning her husband about driving too fast, but he pays no attention. OFTEN No ……………………………………………………………………. her husband about driving too fast, he pays no attention.