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
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
7. Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view. POINT I can _________________ that old computer being repaired.
see no point in
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
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
4. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. GRANTED He dislikes __________________ by his friends.
Being taken for granted
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
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
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
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
8. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. HAVING Clara_____________________ the missing letter.
Denied having seen
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