I had to cancel my Friday appointment with the dentist because I was ill.
OFF
My Friday appointment with the dentist had to __________________________________ due
to my illness.
My Friday appointment with the dentist had to _____be called off____ due
to my illness.
15
Please, don’t park in front of my neighbours’ house. There’s not enough space there for such a
big car.
RATHER
I’d ___________________________________ park in front of my neighbours’ house.
I’d ....rather you didn't ... park in front of my neighbours’ house.
25
This wall looks horrible. I think we should ask somebody to paint it.
HAVE
This wall looks horrible. I think we should ___________________________________.
This wall looks horrible. I think we should... have it painted./ have somebody paint this wall
25
I won’t ever go to this restaurant. Don’t even ask me. I hate this place.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Under no ___________________________________ to this restaurant. I hate this place.
Under no circumstances will I (ever) go to this restaurant. I hate this place.
25
Was the all-inclusive trip as fantastic as you expected it to be?
LIVE
Did the all-inclusive trip ______________________________________ your expectations?
Did the all-inclusive trip live up to your expectations?
25
Despite her laziness, she always returns projects on time.
SPITE
In ______________________________________ lazy, she always returns projects on time.
In __spite of being_ lazy, she always returns projects on time.
15
Is taking photos permitted in this museum?
ALLOWED
Are we ______________________________________ in this museum?
Are we __allowed to take photos __ in this museum?
25
John, my neighbour, is the most agreeable person I’ve ever met.
WHOSE
My neighbour,______________________________________ , is the most agreeable person I’ve
ever met.
My neighbour,__whose name is John__ , is the most agreeable person I’ve
ever met.
25
But the prices on water at the airports are 8.2. __________________________
(INCREDIBLE) high.
But the prices on water at the airports are INCREDIBLY high.
15
I never buy souvenirs at famous shopping streets, and
airports. __________________________ (COMPARE) goods can be purchased near the city centre several times cheaper.
I never buy souvenirs at famous shopping streets, and
airports. COMPARABLE goods can be purchased near the city
centre several ti
25
I often buy a lot of 8.4. __________________________
(EXPENSE) and attractive gifts for myself and my friends at local flea markets.
I often buy a lot of INEXPENSIVE and attractive gifts for myself and my friends at local flea markets.
10
We might go for pizza after the movies, so take more money with you.
CASE
Take more money with you ______________________________________ for pizza after the movies.
Take more money with you IN CASE WE GO for pizza after the movies.
5
Unfortunately, the old bridge had to be destroyed, as it was in a bad condition.
KNOCKED
Unfortunately, the old bridge had ______________________________________, as it was in a bad condition.
Unfortunately, the old bridge had TO BE KNOCKED DOWN as it was in a bad condition.
25
It’s a pity that you didn’t apologize to her when you had a chance.
SHOULD
You ______________________________________ to her when you had a chance.
You _SHOULD HAVE APOLOGIZED__ to her when you had a chance.
20
I’ve watched all movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio and there are only a few that I don’t like.
MOST
I’ve watched all movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio, ______________________________________ I like.
I’ve watched all movies starring Leonardo DiCaprio, _MOST OF WHICH__ I like.
10
Being involved in__________ (CULTURE) activities such as art, opera or classical music concerts, greatly influences our mood and behaviour.
Being involved in CULTURAL activities such as art, opera or classical music concerts, greatly influences our mood and behaviour.