They renovated the tennis courts last summer. WERE The tennis courts ……………………………………………………………………… last summer.

After several attempts, the boxer decided to admit defeat. IN The boxer ……………………………………………………………………… after several attempts.

The team failed to reach the finals and was eliminated. OUT The team ……………………………………………………………………… before reaching the finals.

She strongly dislikes training on cold mornings. HATES She ……………………………………………………………………… on cold mornings.

I started playing squash as a way to stay active. TOOK I ……………………………………………………………………… squash to stay active.

Will the organizers announce the new schedule soon? BE Will the new schedule ……………………………………………………………………… soon by the organizers?

Somebody has lost the basketball! BEEN The basketball ………………………………………………………………………!

The students have already finished preparing for the football match. BEEN Preparing for the football match ……………………………………………………………………… by the students.

They are repairing the broken goalpost. BEING The broken goalpost ……………………………………………………………………….

It’s a good idea to stretch your muscles before a long run. WARM You should ……………………………………………………………………… before a long run.

The fitness trainer does exercises every evening to stay in shape. OUT The fitness trainer ……………………………………………………………………… every evening to stay in shape.

They are going to deliver the new sports equipment tomorrow. BE The new sports equipment ……………………………………………………………………… tomorrow.

She persuaded her friend to take part in the marathon. TO Her friend ……………………………………………………………………… join the marathon by her.