We always use public transport, irrespective of where we are travelling. WHEREVER We always use public transport __________________________ travelling.

Linda prepared thoroughly for her holiday because it was her first time going mountain trekking. BEEN Having __________________________, Linda made sure she was fully prepared.

‘I would like to speak to the manager of the restaurant about the poor service we received’, said my mother. ASKED We received such poor service that my mother __________________________ was in charge.

When Tim tries to learn to play a new instrument, it doesn’t seem to take much effort. WHATEVER __________________________, he seems to do it without much effort.

I asked my brother to help me try to look for a present for Dad because it was taking me ages. SPENT __________________________ a present for Dad, I asked my brother for help.

He was very anxious about the interview as he made his way into town. FEELING He made his way into town __________________________ about the interview.

I practise the piano every day for hours but I’m still not improving well. MUCH My piano playing isn’t improving __________________________ practise.

Chris said he would go to the concert with his sister because he didn’t want to upset her. WANTING Not __________________________ Chris agreed to go to the concert with her.

Ben and Hannah PLANNED to walk from the north to the south of the country. (REPLACE WITH A PHRASAL VERB)

Because we bought a new car, we’ve had to REDUCE our spending on eating.

The questionnaire is designed to ELIMINATE the unsuitable candidates from the selection process. (replace with a phrasal verb)

Sarah ____ Jack __ on his offer of moving into his flat.