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A lack of work in his home area forced Frank to move to the capital. CHOICE ➝ Frank ........................................... move to the capital because of the lack of work in his home area.
had no choice but to
‘The race is going to start in a minute,’ said Rod. ABOUT ➝ Rod said that ........................................... start.
the race was about to
Thanks to the success of the concert, the singer was offered a recording contract. LED ➝ The success of the concert ........................................... offered a recording contract.
led to the singer being
As soon as Alex finished his homework, he went out on his bike. HAD ➝ No ........................................... than he went out on his bike.
sooner had Alex finished his homework
I find it boring to watch television every evening. SPEND ➝ I get ........................................... every evening watching television.
bored if I spend
Sarah’s father thinks she should come home earlier in the evening. APPROVE ➝ Sarah’s father ........................................... staying out so late in the evening.
doesn’t approve of her
Even if she runs really fast, Tina won’t get to school on time. HOW ➝ No .................................................., Tina won’t get to school on time.
matter how fast she runs
Penny was unwilling to admit that the accident had been her fault. BLAME ➝ Penny was .................................................. for the accident.
not willing/unwilling to take the blame
Clarice’s mother told her not to spend the money under any circumstances. MUST ➝ ‘Whatever .................................................. that money, Clarice,’ said her mother.
you do, you must not spend
Joe was very surprised to see Melanie walk into the room. TAKEN ➝ Joe .................................................. Melanie walked into the room.
was taken completely by surprise when
In the office, Tom is responsible for all aspects of the updating of the company’s website. OVERALL ➝ In the office, Tom has .................................................. the company’s website up to date.
overall responsibility for keeping
It’s quite common for students at the school to go on to win Olympic medals. MEANS ➝ It’s .................................................. for students at the school to go on to win Olympic medals.
by no means uncommon
