They were going to buy the house but their offer was turned down. HAVE They _________________the house but their offer was turned down.

We clicked with each other immediately and got on like a _______________on fire!

She was about to start cooking when the phone rang. GOING She _____________cooking when the phone rang.

By this time next week we will __________(finish) the course.

It is often c_______ that learning a language is easier when you are a child.

"Don´t speak to me like that!" OBJECTED She ___________________like that.

"I think Joe should seriously reconsider his plans" said the careers advisor. RECOMMENDED The careers advisor_____________________________his plans.

I´m looking for a good present which is more _____________ and perfect for her. MEAN

English is a great/considerable deal easier than Chinese.

I wish I _____________(listen) to my Mum more when I was a child.

It was a great film and so inspiring and up_________!

Tragically the hero dies in the end which was a bit of a d_______!

He would become one of the greatest singers in the world. WAS He __________________ one of the greatest singers in the world.