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

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

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.

The students ignored the teacher’s advice for the exam. [NO] The students........................ the teacher’s advice for the exam.

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

When it comes to punctuality, Fiona really takes after her mother. [CONCERNED] As ............., Fiona really takes after her mother.

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

The ice-skater performed faultlessly and received full marks. [GAVE] The ice-skater ............ and received full marks.

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.

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.

I managed to finish the preparations in time. [SUCCEEDED] I ............. the preparations in time.