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Her parents were travelling in the desert so they couldn't follow the news. (KEEP) Her parents were travelling in the desert so they weren't _____ the news.
able to keep up with
Anna learned French when she lived with a family in Nice. She didn't go to any classes. (PICK) Anna didn't go to any classes to study French. She _____ living with a family in Nice.
picked it up while/when/whilst/by
This country has introduced a new law to ban the use of several social networking sites. (BROUGHT) In this country, a new law _____ to ban the use of several social networking sites.
has been brought in
Diana continued to work for the same company after she moved to a different city. (WENT) Diana _____ for the same company after she moved to a different city.
went on working
Before we start to plan the film shoot, we must agree the budget. (DOWN) Before we get _____ the film shoot, we must agree the budget.
down to planning
How can you stand these tasteless jokes? (PUT) How can you _____ these tasteless jokes?
put up with
The flight attendant told us to shut down our computers in preparation for landing. (OFF) We were told by the flight attendant to _____ the plane was preparing to land.
turn/switch off our computers as/because
I returned the dress to the shop because it was badly made. (TOOK) Because the dress was badly made, I _____ to the shop.
took it back
The plane left on time although the weather was bad. (TOOK) The plane _____ the bad weather.
took off on time despite
I would prefer you not to go out tonight. (RATHER) I _____ go out tonight.
would rather you didn't
If you're worried about it, you should raise is at our next department meeting. (BRING) Why _____ at our next department meeting if you are worried about it.
not bring it up
The witness had invented the whole story. (MADE) The whole story had _____ the witness.
been made up by
The problem is being dealt with at this very moment. (SORTED) The problem _____ at this very moment.
is being sorted out
His parents said he was a disappointment to them and they expected his behaviour to improve. (DOWN) His parents said he had _____ and they expected his behaviour to improve.
let them down
My grandfather is the person I most admire and respect. (LOOK) The person I most _____ my grandfather.
look up to is
