Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course. CAME The offer of a place on the course ________ Phoebe.

Jessica is looking well these days, I suddenly thought. STRUCK It _________ is looking well these days.

We were incredibly surprised when we found the letter. SURPRISE The discovery of the letter _________ to us.

It’s difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation. HOW I’m not ________ in that situation.

Some people are happy when they have a pet to look after. TAKE Having a pet __________ some people very happy.

Scientists don't know to what extent environment affects our intelligence. UNCLEAR How far our intelligence _________ to scientists.

I’m pretty sure we went the wrong way at the last roundabout. TAKEN We must ________ at the last roundabout.

We wanted to continue our mountain trek, but the weather was too bad. LIKE We ________ on with our mountain trek, but the weather was too bad.

It’s very unlikely that Martin will win the 100 metres, as he’s out of training. CHANCE Martin barely ________ the 100 metres, as he’s out of training.

It's highly likely that they will cancel the concert. STRONG There's a _________ will be cancelled.

Nick said we should reduce the amount of salt in our food. CUT We ___________________ of salt in our food, according to Nick.

Given that he has no experience, will Glyn be able to do this job? AFFECT Will Glyn’s ________ ability to do this job?

It's our parents' 25th wedding anniversary next year. MARRIED Next year our parents _________________for 25 years.