I’m sure that it was the sound of rain that disturbed my sleep. (MUST)  It ............................. of the rain that disturbed my sleep.

Sam doesn't think that ironing his T-shirts every time he washes them is important. (BOTHERED) Sam ........... iron his T-shirts every time he washes them.

The students ignored the teacher’s advice for the exam. (NO)  The students ............... the teacher’s advice for the exam.

I found Catherine's commitment to her job impressive. (HOW) I was ......... Catherine was to her job.

As long as you explain the information clearly at the meeting, your boss will be pleased. (GIVE) If .................. the information at the meeting, your boss will be pleased.

I know Tom will become a famous actor one day. (MATTER)  I’m sure it's only ......... Tom becomes a famous actor.

I think everyone knows that Ian has decided to retire at the end of this year. (MADE) I think it’s common ............... his mind to retire at the end of this year.

I managed to finish the preparations in time. (SUCCEEDED)  I ......... the preparations in time.

The manager assured me that she would order a replacement watch. (WORD)  The manager ...................... that she would order a replacement watch.

It’s none of your business what I choose to do in my free time. (NOTHING) What I choose to do in my free time .............................. with you.

When it comes to honesty, Fiona really takes after her mother. (CONCERNED) As ........., Fiona really takes after her mother.

We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job. (OCCURRED)  It never ........................ Julian might be planning to resign from his job.

Without the help that my teacher gave me, I don't think I'd have passed the exam. (BEEN) If it ..................... help, I don't think I'd have passed the exam.