The project received unanimous approval of the committee. (FAVOUR)

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The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn't tell anyone that he had been in the prison. (WORD)

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Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND)

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I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH)

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The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)

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She is not upset, she is only pretending. (ACT)

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Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)

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Some of Peter's expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)

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This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)

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The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)

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The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)

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This passport can be used in most countries.

=> (a)  

The boy wasn't allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

(a)  

The direct aim of the statement is to make the public aware of the present situation.

=> The statement boils (a)  

His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)

(a)  

I like to take my time to decide, not rush important things. (SNAP)

(a)  

That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I'm afraid. (REACH)

(a)  

Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission. (WITHOUT)

(a)  

Jane's husband will be returning from South America quite soon. (WON'T)

(a)  

The permit expires at the end of the month. (AFTER)

(a)  

The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Alantic. (GREATER)

(a)  

We couldn't find George anywhere. (WAS)

(a)  

Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper. (SO)

(a)  

There are a lot of people depend on him. (HAS)

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The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT)

(a)  

They hate each other intensely. (SWORN)

(a)  

It's very difficult for him to bring up a family when he is unemployed.

(a)  

The system used the most advanced techniques at the time. (STATE)

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It was not until he lost the last match that he realized he was a little too old for competitions. (LONG)

(a)  

If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION)

(a)  

I don't personally care if they come or not. (MATTER)

(a)  

The boy wasn't allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.

=> (a)  

We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals. (ADDITION)

(a)  

Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him. (WAS)

(a)  

He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)

(a)  

The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)

(a)  

He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)

(a)  

As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)

(a)  

You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.

=> (a)  

The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.

=> (a)  

She is a student good at mathematics, (FIGURES)

(a)  

You'll just have to take a chance. (POT)

(a)  

Assembling the furniture is extremely easy, (PLAY)

(a)  

I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE)

(a)  

Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)

(a)  

Only one person knew what had caused the fire.

=> (a)  

After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)

(a)  

Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)

(a)  

Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.

=> ...

(a)  

You cannot make use of this offer after 15 December.

=> ...

(a)  

Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)

(a)  

We haven't sold many cars this month. (DEMAND)

(a)  

Betty is very happy to look after handcapped people.

=> (a)  

Everybody made fun of him because he'd his hair cut so short. (MICKEY)

(a)  

She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn't been stolen.

(a)  

Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)

(a)  

Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)

(a)  

We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)

(a)  

In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)

(a)  

It was overheating that caused his heart attack.

=> ...

(a)  

The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.

=> ...

(a)  

Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.

=>...

(a)  

His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.

=> ...

(a)  

I applied for the job but was turned down.

=> ...

(a)  

I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. (BRING)

(a)  

I am fed up with his behavior. (ENOUGH)

(a)  

My boyfriend is very short-tempered.

=> ...

(a)  

Despite his age, he's still working. (RETIRED)

(a)  

Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)

=> ...

(a)  

'Please don't drive so fast!' Ann begged her friend.

=> ...

(a)  

I'm sure he took your briefcase by mistake.

=> ...

(a)  

You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.

=> ...

(a)  

He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)

(a)  

Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)

(a)  

Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)

(a)  

The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT)

(a)  

I'd rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)

(a)  

The accident wasn't his fault. (BLAME)

(a)  

His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)

(a)  

Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)

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