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Chloe would only eat a pizza if she could have a mushroom topping. ON ➝ Chloe ............................................. a mushroom topping when she ate a pizza.
insisted on having
We were late arriving at the cinema and so missed the start of the film. BY ➝ The film had ................................................ we arrived at the cinema.
(already) started by the time
Simon found the recipe book very hard to follow. DIFFICULTY ➝ Simon ................................................ in following the recipe book.
had great/a good deal of/a great deal of/a lot of difficulty
The ice-skater performed faultlessly and received full marks. GAVE ➝ The ice-skater ................................................ and received full marks.
gave a faultless performance
I was just about to call you to see what time you were coming. POINT ➝ I ................................................ you to see what time you were coming.
was on the point of calling
Harry was disappointed to hear the news that the match had been cancelled. CAME ➝ News of the cancellation of the match ................................................ to Harry.
came as a disappointment
At this time of year, the area is often affected by violent storms. FEELS ➝ At this time of year, the area often ................................................ violent storms.
feels the effects of
It’s difficult to say why some cars are easier to drive than others. MAKES ➝ It’s difficult to say ........................................ easier to drive than others.
what makes some cars
Many people have blamed the hot weather for the rise in petty crime. WIDELY ➝ The hot weather ........................................ for the rise in petty crime.
has been widely blamed
The wind was so strong that we couldn’t walk along the seafront. STRENGTH ➝ The ........................................ meant it was impossible to walk along the seafront.
strength of the wind
Sandra regrets not being able to visit her grandmother more often. WISHES ➝ Sandra ........................................ visit her grandmother more often.
wishes (that) she could/was able to/were able to
Everyone expects a lot of people to attend the rock band’s farewell concert. TURN ➝ A huge crowd is ........................................ the rock band’s farewell concert.
expected to turn out for/up for/up to/up at
I want to say that I’m not at all satisfied with the service at this hotel. MY ➝ I want to express ........................................ with the service at this hotel.
my complete/total dissatisfaction
