Can you believe that I’ve taken/took my driving test five times so far and still didn’t pass/haven’t passed it?
’ve taken, haven't passed
No one was surprised when Mel said she was going to start her own software company. She’s always been such a computer___.
geek
She’s never been/was never one for sorting things out around the house and up to now, didn’t even learnt/hasn’t even learnt how to change a lightbulb!
's never been, hasn't even learnt
When we said that we wanted to take the flat, we were told we had to pay a non-refundable d____ to secure it.
deposit
Jorge found it difficult to control his ____ when his computer crashed midway through the report he was writing. (frustrate)
frustration
How long did it take you to make their wedding cake? Can I ask ____
... how long it took you to make their wedding cake?
He ’s studied/studied more so far this fortnight than he did/’s done all year. I wonder what’s brought on this sudden change?
's studied, 's done
Although she ’s always loved/always loved reading, she only started/has started trying to write her first novel last month.
's always loved, started
What I love about Christopher is that he’s so very sensible and down-to- ___ .
earth
How much did you have to pay for your car?
I’d be interested to know ___
I’d be interested to know how much you paid for your car.
What time does the film start on screen one?
Could you tell me _____
Could you tell me what time the fil starts on screen one?
She’s not shy but she likes to____ herself to herself and spends a lot of her free time doing her own thing.
keep
It was a ____ moment when we locked ourselves out of the car and realised we’d left our phones, coats and wallets inside. We were miles from anywhere and it was snowing. (worry)
worrying
Richard’s such a people ____ that I’m sure he’ll make a wonderful teacher and maybe in the future, even a head teacher.
person
I haven’t seen/didn’t see any interesting wildlife documentaries on television recently, have you?
haven't seen
One of the most ____ moments of my life was when I forgot my lines in the school play. (embarrass)
embarrassing
Which company is he working for now?
Do you know which company ____?
he’s working for now
Who did you get that beautiful necklace from?
Do you mind me asking who ____
Do you mind me asking who you got that beautiful necklace from?
Although the rest of the family were laughing at the comedian’s jokes, it was clear from Mum’s expression that she really was not at all ____ . (amuse)
amused
He ’s worked/worked as a shop assistant for five years before he ’s become/became a manager.
worked, became
Have you ever flown in a helicopter before?
I am wondering _____
__ if you have ever flown in a helicopter?
My daughter’s just asked me if she can s___ up for a Flickr account
sign
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