What was much better than I expected was the costume design. (EXCEEDED) What .......... the costume design.

I need to solve this maths problem by the end of the day. (COME) Before the day is up, I ......... to this maths problem.

He wondered how likely it was that he would get top marks again. (CHANCES) He asked himself what .......... top marks again.

It remains to be seen if it was a good decision or not. (TIME) Only ............ correctly or not.

The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal. (CIRCUMSTANCES) The paramedics were warned that .......... place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.

I will pay you for the meal next week unless you have any objections (OBJECT) If you ........... for the meal next week, I will leave it until then.

I was at the point of cancelling the meeting when you called. (JUST) I was .......... off the meeting when you called.

He'd been struggling to think of a really original birthday present. (COME) No matter how he tried .......... an idea for a really original birthday present.

We arrived at the cinema too late to be able to see the start of the film. (BY) The film ........... time we arrived.

If you need any help please don't hesitate to ask. (ASSISTANCE) If I can .......... please don't hesitate to ask.

It's difficult to say why some exams are easier than others. (MAKES) It's hard to say .............. than others.

Marc fully intends to make his language blog successful. (EVERY) Marc has ........... his language learning blog successful.