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 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.

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

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.

Kate didn’t feel like going to her sister’s party. [MOOD] Kate wasn’t ............ to her sister’s party.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peter thought the two cars looked exactly the same. [TELL] Peter ..................... the two cars.