These books just aren’t on the same level. LEAGUE

These books just (a)  

The new film was barely similar to the book I had read. BORE

The new (a)   the book I had read.

Although we were all encouraging her to climb up the tree, she refused. EGGING

Although we were all (a)   to climb up the tree, she refused.

The Christmas break has made me feel more lively. LEASE

The Christmas break has (a)   life.

I’ve decided to change in my life and get a divorce. LEAF

I’ve decided (a)   and get a divorce

When I was awarded the first prize, I didn’t know what so say. WORDS

When I was awarded the first prize (a)  

Don’t treat it as unimportant. It’s serious. LIGHT

Don’t (a)   It’s serious.

She has never lied to us. NO

On (a)   lied to us.

If necessary, I’ ll stay longer. BE

If (a)   longer.

If you weren’t advising me, I’d never get through this. ADVICE

Were it (a)   I’d never get through this.

It’s out of the question that Tony lied to us. CAN’T

Tony (a)   to us.

I’d prefer to live in the country rather than a city. SOONER I’d (a)   a city

Without her assistance, I’d have failed. BEEN

Had (a)   , I’d have failed.

When you go abroad, don’t forget to write to me. DROP

When you go abroad, don’t forget (a)  

Then washing machine destroyed my silk shirt.

TATTERS

The washing machine (a)  

He phones her practically every day. GOES

Hardly (a)   phoning her

The room urgently needs cleaning. HIGH

It’s (a)   your room

We were all shocked when he died.

CAME

His (a)   to us all.

She doesn’t earn enough to make a living.

ENDS

She doesn’t earn enough (a)  

His handwriting is illegible. I can’t understand anything. HEAD

His handwriting is illegible. I can’t (a)   it.

You can use my car whenever you want.

DISPOSAL

The car (a)   whenever you want it.

Since my wife left me, I am about to lose my mind.

WITS

Since my wife left me, (a)  

He is proud of his achievements.

TAKES

He (a)   his achievements.

There is plenty of food.

ABUNDANCE

Food (a)