I didn’t receive the result of my test for a month. (BEFORE) It was ________ the results of my test.
a month before I received
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Quite a few books are missing from the class library. (RETURNED) Several members of the class ________ library books.
have not returned their
15
His actions were based on what his uncle advised him to do. (ADVICE) The basis for his actions ________ him.
was the advice his uncle gave
20
Alba made every effort to arrive at the meeting on time. (BEST) Alba ________ to the meeting on time.
did her best to get
20
Unless the product is in perfect condition, we cannot return your money. (REFUND) We will be unable ________ the product is not in perfect condition.
to give you a refund if
20
Otto’s teachers were favourably impressed by the presentation he gave to the class. (IMPRESSION) Otto’s presentation to the class ________ his teachers.
made a favourable impression on
15
I would often go cycling with my father when I was a child. (USED) My father ________ cycling with him when I was a child.
often used to take me
15
Having apologized, Klaus shook my hand. (APOLOGY) When Klaus ________, he shook my hand.
had made an / his apology
15
Anna has been trying as hard as possible to take care of her children. (CAN) Anna has been doing the ________ after her children.
best she can to look
25
For me, the second chapter was more convincing than the rest of the book. (PERSUASIVE) I found the second chapter ________ other part of the book.
more persuasive than any
20
I never planned to annoy you. (AIM) It ________ you angry.
was never my aim to make/get
20
I’ve never had problems with my car before. (TIME) This is the ________ me problems.
