Once the detective has put together a convincing case, the suspected ... is taken to court. (OFFEND)
offender
Brenda blames her ... on being single, but I'm not so sure. (HAPPY)
unhappiness
Tom knew that being chosen as class president was a real ... . (ACHIEVE)
achievement
Who was to blame/ fault for the argument?
blame
Most people seem to agree... the newspapers' criticism of the government.
that
with
to
on
These days, many parents find it difficult to assist/ support a large family.
support
Richard finally met the woman of his dreams and (got married and started to live quietly) in Australia.
settled down
Kevin's so sensitive that you have to be very... what you say him. (CARE)
careful
As I waited for Kelly to arrive at the cinema, I bit my nails ... . (NERVE)
nervously
I don't think I'd ever ... a serious crime.
commit
bring in
brake
sentence
Mark is such a bully and (treats badly) the younger boys at school.
picks on
Ignore what Sharon says about you. It's just ... . (JELOUS)
jelousy
Forgetting to thank us for dinner is usual/ typical of George.
typical
My grandma doesn't have any close/ near friends her own age left.
close
The mayor was attacked .... public money.
of wasting
for wasting
he waste
to waste
I have a veary good connection/ relationship with my mother.
relationship
I always (support) my brother when he gets into trouble.
stand up for
All twelve members of the ... were convinced of Davidson's guilt.
robber
suspect
jury
witness
It's the detective's job to gather together all the ... connected to a crime and to put together a case against the person who is suspected of committing it. (EVIDENT)
evidence
The MP asked ... the prime minister was aware of the growing social problem.
him
that
if
what
Do you think they should ban people ... smoking in public places?
of
in
that
from
I was (surprised) when Michaela said I'd hurt her feelings.
taken aback
Jenny seemed ... to talk about her argument with Nancy, but I eventually got the facts. (WILLING)
unwilling
The government is trying to convince people ... the need for higher taxes.
for
that
of
with
I have a good ... with my mum and I can talk to her about anything. (RELATE)
relationship
I believe that judges should be independent ... the government.
to
with
from
on
The doctor said that the old woman had (died) peacefully in her sleep.
passed away
I don't think people should rely ... the state, even if they are unemployent.
to
with
by
on
Local residents object ... the new power stationin the area.
to having
having
to have
of having
Nathan's parents were very enjoyed/ pleased when they saw him in the school play.
pleased
My best friend a great ... and everyone likes her. (PERSON)
personality
I saw Mrs. Khan in the centre of townand she (asked for news about) you.
asked after
Don't you know It's kind/ polite to close your mouth whenyou are eating?
polite
In ancient/ old times, people had a very different view of the world.
ancient
They've just published a book of George Bush's ... , and it looks really interesting. (CORRESPONDENT)
correspondence
Tony seems to have really (fallenin love with) Vanessa.
fallen for
In the past, children were expected to be very ... . (OBEY)
obedient
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