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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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’m sure that it was the sound of rain that disturbed my sleep. [MUST] It ........................... of the rain that disturbed my sleep.

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