Paul wasn't able to leave the house all day because of the terrible weather. ImpossibleThe terrible weather ___________________ Paul to leave the house all day.

Gaynor´s friends persuaded her not to get married in spring.talkedIt was Gaynor´s friends __________________getting married in spring.

I don't mind whether we go to the seaside or not this year.  DIFFERENCE It doesn't ________ whether we go to the seaside or not this year.

Javier and I are completely different.commonI __________________________ Javier.

You have to pierce the plastic film first and then you can put the tray in the microwave oven.BEFOREThe plastic film _________________ the tray is placed in the microwave oven.

It worries me that I don´t speak another language well.What____________________________________ I don´t speak another language well.

Everyone assumed that Dennis would sell the haunted house he inherited from his uncle.GRANTEDPeople ___________ Dennis would sell the haunted house he inherited from his uncle.

I had only just got on the train when it left!Barely__________________________________ on the train when it left!

A strike by check-staff led to all flights being delayed.BECAUSEThere were __________ of a strike by check-in staff.

She waved until the train could not be seen any more.sightShe waved until the train ___________________

They have decided they will publish the book this summer.publishedIt has been decided __________________this summer.

Robin has not been back to his birthplace for over twenty years.LASTIt is over twenty years ______________ to his birthplace.