I don’t know if I’d have got better without that operation. BEEN If it............................... that operation, I don’t know if I’d have got better.
hadn’t been for
Obviously, it was a mistake that I overslept. SAYING It goes ........................... have overslept.
without saying that I shouldn’t
Many people wrongly believe that all Australians spend their free time on the beach. POPULAR Contrary............................. all Australians spend their free time on the beach.
to POPULAR belief/opinion (,) not
Karen hasn't got any money, which is why her clothes are quite shabby. DUE The shabbiness of Karen's clothes............................................ of money.
is DUE to (her/a) lack
Only when Sarah 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.
until Sarah left that the EXTENT
The pharmacist didn’t clarify if the pills are suitable for children. IT The pharmacist didn’t............................... not the pills are suitable for children.
make it clear whether or
Jeremy struggled to fully understand the sheer scale of the challenge he faced. HARD Jeremy found...................................... grips with the sheer scale of the challenge he faced.
it HARD to get/come to
If the concert is cancelled, we’ll get a refund. EVENT In the............................. off, we’ll get a refund.
event of the concert being called
We'll have to cancel the meeting if we can't find a suitable venue. (CALL) We'lI have to............................ we find a suitable venue.
CALL off the meeting / CALL the meeting off unless
Next week, the dentist will be extracting my tooth. TAKEN I’m ................................... the dentist next week.
having my tooth taken out by
When the doctor said to me that I was ready to be discharged, I was really surprised. WHEN I couldn’t................................. by the doctor that I was ready to be discharged.
believe it when I was told
Henry never misses a party if he can help it. UP Henry.............................. opportunity.
turns/shows UP at parties at every
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