The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected. (MORE) The course ..... .................I'd expected.

I knocked for ages at Ruth's door but I got no reply. (LONG) I .................... knocking at Ruth's door but I got no reply.

I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat. (DOWN) I must ..... the number of sweets I eat.

Joan was in favour of visiting the museum. (IDEA) Joan thought it would be .................................. to the museum.

We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint. (SEEING) We ........................................ the hotel manager to make our complaint.

I'd love to know how John is getting on. (KNEW) I ..... how John was getting on.

I regret not inviting Cathy to the party. (ONLY) If ..... Cathy.

The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice. (SUCH) It ........................................ meal in the restaurant.

There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy. (WASTE) It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

I don't think they should abolish military service. (AWAY) They shouldn't ..... military service.

I only told you because I thought you would be interested. (TOLD) I ..... you if I thought you weren't interested.

Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? (WAS) Do you know if ..... ...........................to Mr Thomas?

Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today? (GETTING) Did you ........................................ in contact with the boss today?