‘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.
asked to speak to whoever
We always use public transport, irrespective of where we are travelling.
WHEREVER
We always use public transport __________________________ travelling.
wherever we are/we’re
He was very anxious about the interview as he made his way into town.
FEELING
He made his way into town __________________________ about the interview.
feeling very anxious
I practise the piano every day for hours but I’m still not improving well.
MUCH
My piano playing isn’t improving __________________________ practise.
however much I
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.
wanting to upset his sister
We often tend to ignore the importance of how compatible we are for / with each other.
with
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.
Having spent ages looking for
Unfortunately, no one SUPPORTED Hazel’s proposal at the meeting. (REPLACE WITH A PHRASAL VERB)
BACKED UP
Ben and Hannah PLANNED to walk from the north to the south of the country. (REPLACE WITH A PHRASAL VERB)
SET OUT
Linda prepared thoroughly for her holiday because it was her first time going mountain trekking.
BEEN
Having __________________________, Linda made sure she was fully prepared.
never been mountain trekking (before)
We might fall in love with someone who we believe to __ __ the same w_________ as us
be on the same wavelength
Because we bought a new car, we’ve had to REDUCE our spending on eating.
CUT BACK
Have you REGISTERED for the communication skills training course yet? (REPLACE WITH A PHRASAL VERB)
SIGNED UP
When arranging the meeting, Marcia thought it should be at a time which was convenient for all of us.
WHENEVER
Marcia thought we should have the meeting __________________________ everyone.
whenever it was convenient for
However you feel about her actions, you must remain professional at all times.
REGARDLESS
You must remain professional at all times, __________________________ her actions.
regardless of how you feel about
The questionnaire is designed to ELIMINATE the unsuitable candidates from the selection process. (replace with a phrasal verb)
WEED OUT
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.
Whatever instrument Tim tries to learn
Sarah ____ Jack __ on his offer of moving into his flat.
took up
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