“Santa, if you don’t give us a pay rise, we will stop working”, said the elves. THREATENED The elves __________________ strike to get a pay rise.

You’ll only get presents from Santa if you are good. LONG Santa will bring you presents _______________are good.

“Why don’t you buy Dad some socks for Christmas?” said Mum. BUYING Mum _____________________ some socks for Christmas.

Santa’s new sleigh is faster than his previous one. SLOW Santa’s new sleigh is _____________ his previous one.

I regret eating so much turkey on Christmas Day. NOT I _________________ so much turkey at Christmas.

“What’s in this parcel? I hope it’s not another pair of socks!” BE What’s in this parcel? _________________ another pair of socks!

People believe that Santa exploits his elves. BELIEVED Santa _______________________ his elves.

“Why don’t you buy Dad some socks for Christmas?” said Mum. BUYING Mum _____________________ some socks for Christmas.

“Laura, you ate the last mince pie, didn’t you?” said her mum. ACCUSED Laura’s _______________________ the last mince pie.

“I will pay you more next year,” said Santa to the elves. TO Santa _____________________the elves more next year.