The CEO thinks he is a good negotiator, but he isn't. HALF The CEO is not _____ he thinks he is.

Because he was not able to work as fast as the rest of the class, Patrick failed the test. PACE Patrick's failure to pass the test was due to his inability _____ the rest of the class.

They accused him of deceiving people into giving him their money. DECEPTION He was accused of _____ .

I didn't know that you were ill, otherwise I would have substituted for you. HAD I would have filled _____ , _____ that you were ill.

Checking parts for defects and writing reports comes with the job of working in quality control. PARCEL Checking parts for defects and writing reports _____ working in quality control.

They made a mistake, but we should take into account their lack of experience and not judge them too severely. They made a mistake, but we should _____ their lack of experience.

In all probability, the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses. LIKELIHOOD There _____ the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses.

It is difficult to find a cheap and reliable second-hand car these days. BY A cheap and reliable second-hand car _____ these days.

Unlike his brother, he is certainly very intelligent. SO He is very intelligent. Certainly, _____ his brother.

This is not a very popular restaurant, so there are rarely long queues. OCCURENCE This restaurant is not very popular so long queues _____.

Although people thought they were superior to their rivals, they failed to turn their superiority into goals. EDGE They were _____ their rivals but failed to turn their superiority into goals.

Many years of high stress at work resulted in his health deteriorating. TOLL Many years of high stress at work _____ health.

The government underestimates how much the problem of staff shortages affect the UK's healthcare system. EXTENT The government underestimates _____ problem of staff shortages in the UK's healthcare system.