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  • 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