Without your help, I would have never managed to finish the project. STILL If it hadn't .....
If it hadn't been for your help, I would still be working on the project.
Mark never misses a party if he can help it. UP Mark ............. opportunity.
Mark turns / shows up at parties at every opportunity.
Our grandfather made it clear how he wished to be burried, and that was how it was done. ACCORDANCE Our grandfather was burried ........ .
Our granfather was burried in accordance with his wishes.
Archeologists have put parts of the pottery together. PIECED Archeologists have ....... .
Archeologists have pieced together parts of the pottery.
Jeny very rarely follows other people's advice. EVER Jenny ...... her to do.
Jenny hardly ever does what other people advise her to do.
Many people wrongly believe that all Poles drink a lot of vodka. POPULAR Contrary ...... all Poles drink a lot of vodka.
Contrary to popular belief / opinion, not all Poles drink a lot of vodka.
It can take time to get used to a major change in your life. TERMS It can take time to ..... .
It can take time to come to terms with a major change in your life.
Sheila said she was pleased I had let her know what was going on. PICTURE Sheila thanked me ...... .
Sheila thanked me for keeping / putting her in the picture about what was going on.
When the managing director resigned unexpectedly, the company struggled to replace him. FILL The company struggled ............... by the unexpected resignation of the managing director.
The company struggled to fill the vacancy / post caused / created / left by the unexpected resignation of the managing director.
They all assume that James will be willing to work late. GRANTED Everyone ....... .
Everyone takes it for granted that James will be willing to work late.
Only when Tina left did it become clear how much she had contributed to the company's success. EXTENT It was not ..... of her contribution to the company's success became clear.
It was not until Tina left that the extent of her contribution to the company's success became clear.
It would be wonderful to sit and relax for a few minutes. FEET I wish that I .... for a few minutes.
I wish that I could put my feet up for a few minutes.
