2. It's possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. GAINED The burglars may _____________by forcing open a fire exit.
Have gained entry/access
11. Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles. GET Kelvin should ________________ by a builder.
Get those broken roof tiles repaired
3. Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion. CAPABLE Many people believe that Edison ___________________ the world championship in judo.
Is capable of winning
8. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. HAVING Clara_____________________ the missing letter.
Denied having seen
7. Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view. POINT I can _________________ that old computer being repaired.
see no point in
10. “The company benefits from looking after its customers,” said the chairman. INTEREST According to the chairman, it is ________________ to look after its customers.
In the company’s interest
5. My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer. GET I need ___________________________ because I´m going abroad this summer.
To get my passport renewed
6. Could I ask you if you'd mind looking after my dog while I'm away on holiday? WONDERING I _______________ willing to look after my dog while I'm away on holiday.
was wondering if you would be
4. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. GRANTED He dislikes __________________ by his friends.
Being taken for granted
9. It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made. ACCOUNT Everyone's opinion must _______________before a final decision is made.
Be taken into account
12. 'Remember to write or phone', Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend. TOUCH ´Don´t__________________, ' Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend.
Forget to keep/stay in touch
1. If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he'll do! KNOWING If he doesn’t get that job, __________________ what he'll do!
There’s no knowing
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