I don’t think Ben ever intended to accompany me on the cycling trip. (INTENTION) I don’t think Ben _____________ me on the cycling trip.
I don’t think Ben had any intention of accompanying me on the cycling trip.
I was expecting the route to be far harder than this. (TOUGH) The route isn’t _________ thought it would be.
The route isn’t nearly as tough as I thought it would be.
Hakim decided to start tackling climbs that increased in difficulty each time. (INCREASINGLY) Hakim decided to start taking _____________ climbs.
Hakim decided to start taking on increasingly difficult climbs.
Maria was in a hurry to check out of the hostel, but immediately after leaving, she realised she’d forgotten her camera.(SOONER) Maria was in a hurry to check out of the hostel, but ____________ she realised she’d forgotten her camera.
Maria was in a hurry to check out of the hostel, but no sooner had she left than she realised she’d forgotten her camera.
‘I should have turned back prior to the start of the storm,’ said Aisha. (REGRETTED) Aisha ________ the storm started.
Aisha regretted not turning back before the storm started.
Jiang was out of his tent earlier than usual this morning, so maybe the loud birdsong woke him up! (MIGHT) Jiang was out of his tent earlier than usual this morning, so he ________ the loud birdsong!
Jiang was out of his tent earlier than usual this morning, so he might have been woken up by the loud birdsong!
Richard didn’t let anyone help him plan the party, but it was a great success. (INSISTENCE) The party was a great success __________ it by himself.
The party was a great success despite Richard’s insistence on planning it by himself.
The prevention of further damage to the ancient monument is vital. (UTMOST) We must __________ further damage to the ancient monument.
We must do our utmost to prevent further damage to the ancient monument.
It is never possible to cancel bookings just before the event. (SHORT) Bookings cannot ________ under any circumstances.
Bookings cannot be cancelled at short notice under any circumstances.
Luisa did what she promised in spite of the difficulties she faced. (WORD) Luisa succeeded __________ although it was difficult for her.
Luisa succeeded in keeping her word although it was difficult for her.
None of the other comedians were anywhere near as funny as Max. (FAR) Max was __________ comedian in the show.
Max was by far the funniest than any other comedian in the show.
I worked all day and all night for the first time in my life. (CLOCK) I had ________ before.
I had never worked round the clock before.
