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Cars are not allowed in the city centre. (BAN) There is _____ in the city centre.
a ban on cars
We should invest in renewable energy sources like solar energy. (MAKE) We ought _____ renewable energy sources like solar energy.
to make an investment in
Some people don't seem able to change their bad habits. (INCAPABLE) Some people seem to _____ their bad habits.
be incapable of changing
Switching off your television at night can save you 40% on your energy bill. (RESULT) Switching off your television at night can _____ 40% on your energy bill.
result in a saving of / result in you saving
The environment can be negatively affected by modern farming methods. (EFFECT) Modern farming methods can _____ the environment.
have a negative effect on
They are planning to build a third runway, which is making people angry. (ANGER) There _____ to build a third runway.
is anger about/at/over plans
Students must cook their own meals. (RESPONSIBLE) Students ____ their own meals
are responsible for cooking
They arrested the boy because he had vandalized property. (VANDALIZING) The boy _____ property.
was arrested for vandalising property
Ray Terry said he was successful because of his teachers. (OWED) Ray Terry said _____ his teachers.
he owed his success to
'You're an excellent dancer, indeed,' Richard told me. (COMPLIMENTED) Richard _____ an excellent dancer.
complimented me on being
Ms Andrews is well-known because of the funny stories she tells in class. (FAMOUS) Ms Andrews is _____ funny stories she tells in class.
famous for the
Have you ever heard the legend of king Arthur and the knights of the round table? (FAMILIAR) Are you _____ the legend of king Arthur and the knights of the round table?
familiar with
I had no idea that you are all Liverpool fans. (UNAWARE) I _____ fact that you are all Liverpool fans.
was unaware of the
Keath has always been fond of house music. (TASTE) Keath has always had _____ house music.
a taste for
Mr Smith has a vast knowledge of bacteria na viruses. (AUTHORITY) Mr Smith is _____ bacteria and viruses.
an authority on
When I first saw the group of tourists, I thought they were Japanese. (SIGHT) _____ I thought the group of tourists were Japanese.
At first sight
