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I really don´t feel at all like ... (go) out tonight, so it´s no use ...(try) ...(get) me ... (go) clubbing
going, trying, to get, to go
As soon as I stopped ...(smoke), I started ... (eat) more
smoking, to eat/eating
I couldn't help ...(notice) you were wearing Gucci shoes. I hope you don´t mind me ...(ask), but how much were they?
noticing, asking
I'll try ... (not keep) you for too long. I wouldn't like you ... (think) I was wasting your time.
not to keep, to think
We really do appreciate you ... (give) up your valuable time ... (come) and ...(talk) to us today, Mr Wilson
giving, to come, talk
I distinctly remember Steve ... (agree) ... (help) us with the move today. He either forgot ... (set) his alarm, or he's found something better (do).
agreeing, to help, to set, to do
The police made several unsuccessful attempts ... (enter) the building, and even firefighters had difficulty ... (cut) through the thick metal door
to enter, cutting
He recommended me ... (claim) compensation for unfair dismissal,but he suggested ... (seek) legal advice first.
to claim, seeking
It's mostly thanks to John that the project succeeded. CREDIT It's John who should ... of the project.
take most credit for the success
If you don't acknowledge your sources, there's a danger people will accuse you of plagiarism. RISK If you don't acknowledge your sources, you ... plagiarism.
risk being accused of
The crisis has affected business so much that we may have to close down the company. IMPACT The crisis ... business that we may have to close down the company.
has had such an impact on
He's not a good guitarist, but there is no better singer than him. COMES He's not a good guitarist, but ... singing, he is the best.
when it comes to
The party leader admitted she had pretended not to notice the corruption amongst her own politicians. EYE The party leader admitted to ... the corruption amongst her own politicians.
turning/having turned a blind eye to
It is the line manager who should deal with this matter. BE It is advisable for ... by the line manager.
this matter to be dealt with
