Some people doubt whether Martin's new business venture will do well. EXPECTED > Martin's new business venture *** well by everyone.
isn't expected to do well
15
Unfortunately, I couldn't visit my brother in Australia as I didn't have enough money. ABLE > If I'd had more money, I *** to visit my brother in Australia.
would have been able
20
It's possible that he will fail in his ambition to be a doctor if he doesn't work hard. REALISED > His ambition to be a doctor *** if he doesn't work hard.
may/might not be realised
25
Learning to drive is a waste of time unless you already have a car. POINT > There *** to drive unless you already have a car.
is no point (in) learning
15
The sales director is unsure about taking on new sales staff. WHETHER > The sales director is unsure *** new sales staff or not.
whether he/she should take on/whether to take on
20
My parents wouldn't allow me to go to the party. PREVENTED > My parents *** to the party.
prevented me from going
25
My parents did not allow me to go to the university I wanted. PREVENTED > My parents ___ to the university I wanted.
prevented me from going
5
He didn’t want to go running that evening but he made himself. FORCED > He _____ that evening.
forced himself to go running
15
Why don’t you get professional help? CONSIDERED > Have ___ professional help?
you (ever) considered getting
20
It’s impossible to succeed without training hard. AVOID > You ___ if you want to succeed.
cannot/can’t avoid training hard
25
I wish I had worked harder at school. REGRET > I ___ at school.
