I always found the way George spoke on the phone annoying, but I don’t any more. [USED] The way George spoke on the phone ................. nerves, but I don’t mind it now.

Can anyone solve this problem? [COME] Can anyone .................. this problem?

The manager assured me that she would order a replacement watch. [WORD] The manager .................. that she would order a replacement watch.

My grandfather can’t play any complicated tunes on the piano any more. [CAPABLE] My grandfather is no ................. any complicated tunes on the piano.

I know Tom will become a famous actor one day. [MATTER] I’m sure it’s only ................. Tom becomes a famous actor.

Kate felt sure that she would be offered the job. [BOUND] Kate felt she ............................... offered the job.

Nadia's friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. [POINT] Nadia was just ............ the restaurant when her friend arrived.

Karl didn’t mention the fact that we had met before. [REFERENCE] Karl ........................ the fact that we had met before.

Can you summarise for me what happened in the class last week? [GIVE] Can you ................ what happened in the class last week?

Do you think you could help me to move the sofa? [HAND] Would you mind ................ move the sofa?

I don’t mind whether we do the exam today or next week. [DIFFERENCE] It .................. me whether we do the exam today or next week.

I was surprised when my brother was suddenly promoted. [CAME] My brother’s sudden ..................... to me.