The Minister's terribly stubborn. It's no good ____ (try) to change her mind.

My parents were very strict. They didn't let me ____ (stay) out after midnight.

Full membership entitles you ____ (use) the pool at any time.

entitle someone - give someone the right to

This complicated journey entails ____ (travel) across more than 300 miles of desert.

entail = mean, involve, have as a consequence

Of course you can come and stay. We'd be delighted ____ (see) you.

Good salesmanship requires the ability ____ (develop) cordial relationships with your clients.

cordial = friendly

I'd definitely take the job. You'll have a great opportunity ____ (improve) your skills.

I regret ____ (say) that we have decided not to offer you the job, but thank you for the interest you have shown in the company.

I regret ____ (say) that I didn't like Rachel's new boyfriend. She got offended and

now she won't speak to me.

Don't worry too much about the result - we did our best. We try ____ (win) and that's all that anyone can ask.

Won't the car start? OK, have you tried ____ (clean) the spark plugs? That sometimes does the trick.

He distinctly remembered ____ (see) Jane on the way back from work because she was wearing gold boots and a brightly-coloured jumper.

distinctly = definitely, clearly

Peter's mother was delighted that he had remembered _____ (send) her a birthday card.

The professor mentioned Botticelli, and then went on ____ (talk) about some of the other fascinating figures of the Renaissance.

Our new boss went on ____ (talk) about himself for hours and hours, and in the end it gave me a headache.

I'll never forget ____ (see) the Taj Mahal for the first time it was one of the most magical experiences of my life.

Mum was angry with Dad for forgetting ____ (lock) the back door because anyone could have just walked in.

We've done eight hours driving since lunchtime. I think we ought to stop ____ (have) something to eat soon.

They stopped ____ (go out) in the evening when they had their first child, and they didn't see their friends so often either.

I dread ____ (think) what Alan's going to say when he sees what you've done to the car. You know how proud he is of it.

Claire dreaded ____ (have) to see her ex-husband again in court because she knew there was a danger of his getting violent.

I meant ____ (send) him a letter of condolence, but I never got round to it.

condolence - an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of the death of a close person

If you do join the Navy, it'll mean ____ (be away) from home for months on end.

on end - continuously, without stopping

Of course I'm disappointed, but I have no intention of ____ (give) up the fight.