You should keep dust off the computer screen. FREE The computer screen should __________________ dust. (4)

"Can you swim, Sarah? asked her teacher. HOW Sarah´s teacher asked her _______________________ swim. (5)

It wasn´t Zack´s fault that the chair broke. BLAME Zack was __________ the broken chair. (4)

Janine has been ill recently, so perhaps she isn´t running in the marathon today. TAKING Janine has been ill recently, so she might __________ in the marathon today. (4)

I expect you were very pleased to have your book published. GIVEN It must __________ to have your book published.(5)

He was about to decide when his phone rang. POINT He was _________ up his mind when his phone rang. (5)

You should employ a secretary, Paul," advised his accountant. TAKE Paul´s accountant suggested ___________ a secretary. (5)

He promised that he would buy a new coat with his money. SPEND He promised ___________ a new coat. (5)

Maia earned 5 pounds an hour in her last job. PAID Maia _____________ rate of five pounds in her last job. (4/5)

It was hot and humid, but we still enjoyed our holiday. SPITE We enjoyed our holiday __________________ and humidity.

It was unfair that she was sent to prison. DESERVE She _______ sent to prison (5)

The weather probably won´t improve for several days. LIKELY The weather is ______________ better for several days.