The teacher asked us to …………………………………the main ideas in the chapter we had read in class.(SUMMARY)

(a)  

Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is black, just as in space. 

=> Because there (a)   .

The top manager of the shop told me that my credit card was not (a)   to pay for the jeans which cost under 20€. (VALIDATE)

These young men became doctors after six years training. 

=> After these young men (a)   .   

Art in the 20th century is usually referred to as (a)   art. 

(MODERNIZE)

People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.     

=> Paper (a)    .

Everybody listens to David Guetta's music. It's so …………………………………. 

(COMMERCE)

(a)  

A man I don’t know told me about that.   

=> I was (a)   .

Butterflies are thoroughly …………………………………by scientists. 

(CLASS)

(a)  

That was a silly thing to say! 

=> What (a)   !

She …………………………………the qualities of a good leader. 

(EXAMPLE)

(a)  

We’ve run out of petrol.   

=> There (a)   .  

It takes six hours to drive from here to London.   

=> It is (a)   . 

Many people don't understand the …………………………………of life. 

(SIMPLE)

(a)  

He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.   

=> He regretted (a)   .  

It's impossible to tell those twins apart! They are …………………………………. 

(IDENTITY)

(a)  

They failed to find out a solution to the problem. 

=> They didn’t succeed (a)   .

He made several wrong …………………………………about women. 

(GENERAL)

(a)  

Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission. 

=> Without (a)   .

It was hard to …………………………………between the two styles of music. 

(DIFFERENCE)

(a)  

Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded. 

=> Hardly (a)   .  

Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be. 

=> Little (a)   .

A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night. 

=> Lydia (a)   .

It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us. 

=> Had (a)   .  

Tim insisted on being told the complete story. 

=> Nothing but (a)   .   

Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.   

=> It won’t (a)   .  

The permit expires at the end of this month. 

=>The permit is (a)   .   

I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements. 

=> Much (a)   .  

Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. 

=> Only (a)   .

Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life. 

=> Martin’s poor health doesn't (a)   .  

The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. 

=> The average (a)   . 

Under no circumstances should you phone the police. 

=> The last (a)   .   

We couldn’t find George anywhere. 

=> George was (a)   .  

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

=> So (a)   .  

There are a lot of people who depend on him. 

=> He (a)   . 

Why isn’t this TV working? 

=> What (a)   ? 

May I borrow your pen? 

=> Would (a)   ?

We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. 

=> Costly (a)   .

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

=> In addition to (a)   .

You might fall if you are not careful. 

=> Be (a)   .

Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. 

=> No sooner (a)   .  

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

=> Despite (a)   .  

The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended. 

=> Had (a)   .

Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy. 

=> Galileo is regarded (a)   .   

The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day. 

=> Only by (a)   .

He speaks more persuasively than his brother. 

=> He is (a)   . 

It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England. 
=> The English (a)   .  

That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false. 

=> There is (a)   .  

He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. 

=> He received (a)   .  

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

=> There is (a)   . 

The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude. 

=> There have been (a)   .   

You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.

=> Contrary (a)   .  

Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast. 

=> Bed and breakfast (a)   .   

The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions. 

=> Hardly (a)   .  

The storm blew the roof off the house. 

--> The house (a)   .

This is the quickest way to get into the town centre. 

=> There is (a)   . 

Only one person knew what had caused the fire. 

=> The cause (a)   .  

You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now. 

=> The woman (a)   .   

Are they likely to pass Proficiency?  => Is there (a)   ?

They haven’t got any bread at the supermarket.

⮲ They (a)   bread at the supermarket.      RUN

My parents can only go to the cinema at the weekend.

⮲  On weekdays my parents (a)   to the cinema. AREN’T

Unfortunately, I don’t do it very well.

⮲  Unfortunately, I am (a)   doing it. NOT

It’s six months since I last went swimming.

⮲ I (a)   swimming for six months. BEEN

Father doesn’t want you to keep these disgusting insects . RID

⮲Father wants…………………………………….. these disgusting insects.

(a)  

Lily is so good at swimming that she is going to train for the Olympics. SUCH

→ Lily . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . .  that she is going to train for the Olympics.

(a)  

I wasn’t invited to the party and feel sad about it. WISH

→ I  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . invited to the party.

(a)  

I went to the dentist’s because I couldn’t stand the toothache any longer. UP

→ I couldn’t . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . the toothache any longer, so I went to the dentist’s.

(a)  

The band probably won’t do another tour this year. UNLIKELY

→ The band (a)   another tour this year.

Tom is not used to working so hard. => Tom is not in …

(a)  

It's a long walk home, so I advise you not to miss the last train.

--> It's a long walk home, so I (a)   the last train.

During her illness, she realised that the only choice she had was to take early retirement.

--> During her illness, she realised that there was (a)   to take early retirement.

What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

--> How exactly (a)   nuclear fusion

It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. (SPENT)

--> Layla (a)   for her car keys.

Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (PUT)
--> I am not willing (a)   from my colleagues any longer, ' said Delia.

Simon really ought to make a decision about his future. (MIND)
--> It's high time Simon (a)   about his future.

Do you mind if I come over to see you later? (OBJECTION)
--> Do you (a)   coming over to see you later?

The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)

-->The North Sea is (a)   the Mediterranean.

They made me waiting for over 20 minutes on the phone. (KEPT)

--> I (a)   for over 20 minutes on the phone.

My new MP3 player was twice the price of yours. (EXPENSIVE)

--> Your MP3 player was (a)   mine.

Wilson has so much talent that a number of different clubs are interested in him. (SO)

--> Wilson (a)    player that a number of different clubs are interested in him.

The electricians are on strike but the BBC is still broadcasting. (SPITE)

--> The BBC is still broadcasting   (a)   that the electricians are on strike.

I strongly suggest that you don’t forget your dictionary next lesson. (BETTER)

--> You   (a)   your dictionary next lesson.

Sabastion announced that he and Tristan were going to set up a website.

--> ‘Tristan (a)   ,’ announced Sabastion.

She was out of work because her typing was poor. (lost)

She (a)   because her typing was poor.

I can’t get my feet into these shoes. (too)

These shoes (a)   .

He has a good relationship with all his students. (gets)

--> He (a)   .

My friend finds driving on the left difficult. (used)

My friend isn’t (a)   .

Mike was the only student who didn’t smile. (except)

All students (a)   .

Do you mind if I watch you while you paint? (OBJECTION)

--> Do you (a)   you while you paint?

Remember to complete all required fields before submitting your assignment. (SHOULD)
➡️ Not (a)   submit your assignment.

Volunteering gives you the opportunities to develop yourself, so don’t avoid them. (SHY)
➡️ Try not to (a)   opportunities.

My mother taught me to be tolerant of others who are different from us. (LET)
➡️ It was from my mother (a)   live.

They lost twice in a row, so it is certain they would be eliminated. (FOREGONE)
➡️ With two (a)   .

Jack did little besides occasionally visiting his elderly mother’s nursing home. (EVERY)
➡️ Visiting her nursing home (a)   for his elderly mother.

We did not really expect that our little daughter instantly loved chemistry. (WATER)
➡️ That our little daughter took (a)   us by surprise.

What he said was mostly pseudoscience, but some of it was true. (GRAIN)
➡️ While what he said (a)   pseudoscience.

The team did not make it to the finals because they were not performing at their best. (CYLINDERS)
➡️ Had the team been (a)   it to the finals.

Smoking became a habit for him, which severely affected his lungs. (TOLL)
➡️ Becoming (a)   lungs.

The restaurant owner gave us complimentary champagne. (HOUSE)
➡️ We were (a)   restaurant owner.

It is no use trying to convince her. She won’t listen. point

There (a)   convince her. She won’t listen.

She only came to the cinema because you insisted.     NEVER

She would have (a)   you hadn’t insisted.

The other teams were so good that there was obviously no way we could win the match.  STAND

The other teams were so good that we didn't (a)   winning the match.

There is a rumour that Mr Smith, the CEO, resigned yesterday.       HANDED

Mr Smith, the (a)   his resignation yesterday.

We are sure people will object to the idea of raising taxes again.     BOUND

There are (a)   the idea of raising taxes again.

It seems as if we have misunderstood each other.             BEEN

There seems (a)   between us.

Kurt was at a loss to explain who the smartphone belonged to and why it was in his coat pocket.   WHOSE

Kurt had absolutely (a)   was and why it was in his coat pocket.

“You should formally complain about the terrible service you received at the hotel,” Jane said to Mike.                             MAKE

Jane suggested (a)   about the terrible service that he received at the hotel.

I didn't know it was Tom until he took off his helmet. I

Only when he (a)   recognise Tom.

Perhaps Damian heard about the problem from Michael.        HAVE

Damian (a)   the problem from Michael.

If I hadn’t made that mistake, I would have passed the exam.       FOR

If (a)   that mistake, I would have passed the exam.

If Ethan hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time.        FOR

Had (a)   , I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time.

They will have to close the shop if sales do not increase.                INCREASE

If there (a)   , they will have to close the shop.

You led me to believe that you were interested in the job.           IMPRESSION

I (a)   that you were interested in the job.

They didn’t give me the job because I didn’t have the right experience.        GROUNDS

I was not (a)   that I didn’t have the right experience.

“I am confident that Tim will be a successful footballer." Said Mr Bradbury.      CHANCES

Mr Bradbury said he (a)   of becoming a successful footballer.

I didn’t feel like going out yesterday. That’s why I didn’t call you.              MOOD

If I (a)   going out yesterday, I would have called you.

Brad lost his job because he was late too many times.         GROUNDS

Brad was fired (a)   of his lateness.

Emma couldn’t play the match because she was injured.         PREVENTED

Her (a)   the match

It really gets on my nerves when Jack blames others for his problems.         LAY

I wish Jack (a)   his problems on others.

Ian was determined to become a very successful writer.         SET

Ian (a)   mark as a writer.

Susan is more interested in politics than you might expect.             LESS

You (a)   interested in politics.

There has been a dramatic fall in the number of applications for visas over the last decade.   FALLEN

The number of (a)   over the last decade.

Some sales assistants were fired because there was an unexpected fall in sales in December.   FALLING

Owing (a)   in December, some sales assistants were fired.

The price of petrol is unlikely to change much this year.      STABLE

The price of petrol (a)   this year.

You have to study if you want to pass the exam, even if you don’t like it. HOWEVER

--> If you want to pass the exam, you have to study, (a)   not like it.

My book was supposed to be published this week, but there have been problems.         DUE

--> My book (a)   this week, but there have been problems.

Even if it is very expensive, they want to buy a HoloLens.              MAY

Expensive (a)   , they want to buy a Hololens.

I never thought he could be lying to us.             OCCURRED

--> It (a)   that he could be lying to us.

Pauline was surprised at the directness of Mike’s answer.         ABACK

Pauline (a)   the directness of Mike’s answer.

Graham didn’t care at all about other people’s feelings.          DISREGARD

--> Graham (a)   other people’s feelings.

If you come to Madrid, you can stay at my house.           PUT

--> I (a)   if you come to Madrid.

Jane cried her eyes out immediately when she was told her father had died.          BURST

Jane (a)   as she was told her father had died.

Joseph managed to convince his boss to give him a pay rise.          EVENT

--> Joseph managed (a)   him a pay rise.

My brother broke the vase. Sam said.          IT

Sam said (a)   broke the vase.

Any time you see Cate, ask her about her new novel.         HAPPEN

If (a)   Cate, ask her about her new novel.

Because he wants to work in advertising, Christian is studying marketing.       VIEW

Christian is studying marketing (a)   in advertising.

John said that he almost never drinks whisky at home.         I

Rarely (a)   at home. Said John.

Eric apologized to John for saying he was an idiot.         BACK

Eric (a)   about John being an idiot.

Don’t ever leave the door open.      ACCOUNT

--> On (a)   leave the door open.

Janine regretted being so rude to her friend Rose.       WISH

Janine (a)   so rude to her friend Rose.

Mel was greatly offended by Sean’s remarks about Muslims.        EXCEPTION

Mel (a)   Sean’s remarks about Muslims.

As soon as I finished my speech, the audience broke into applause.      HAD

No (a)   than the audience broke into applause.

I only stopped worrying when they told me his injuries were superficial.          CALM

Only when they told me his injuries were superficial ……………………………..

(a)  

Buying a new house is not possible at the moment.         QUESTION

It (a)   buy a new house at the moment.

We were faced with many problems that prevented us finishing the project on time.      AGAINST

If we (a)   many problems, we would have finished the project on time.

Men outnumbered women by two to one at the meeting.           TWICE

There (a)   women at the meeting yesterday.

If I could choose, I’d prefer to live in Ireland or Germany.         RATHER

If given_____, _______ in Ireland or Germany.

(a)  

The CEO never said anything about people having to be made redundant.         TIME

At (a)   say anything about people having to be made redundant.

Calling Mike has been in the back of my mind for a while, but I haven’t done it yet.      ROUND

It’s been in the back of mind to call Mike for a while, but I (a)   it yet.

Owing to bad weather conditions, we were forced to stay at home.          CHOICE

With bad weather conditions, we (a)   to stay at home.

Mr Smith said that he is strict with his employees.        ADMITTED

Mr Smith (a)   strict with his employees.

The pickpocket was caught while attempting to steal a man’s wallet.           ACT

The pickpocket was caught (a)   to steal a man’s wallet.

Kent didn't pass the exam because he ran out of time.         RUNNING

Kent (a)   why he didn’t pass the exam.

Tom was invited to the wedding, but he didn’t turn up.          APPEARANCE

Although Tom was invited to the wedding, he (a)   .

Many people believe that sharks usually attack humans, but that is not true.       TO 

Contrary _____, ______ usually attack humans.

(a)  

I don't speak Spanish, that’s why I didn't get the job.         SPOKE

If _____, _______ have got the job.

(a)  

Bullying is unacceptable under any circumstances.        NO

Under (a)   bullying acceptable.

I did not understand why she was angry until she told me what had happened.      I

Only when she told me what had happened (a)   was angry.

I didn’t know you were going to be there, otherwise I’d have gone too.      I

Had (a)   to be there, I would have gone too.

How likely is Kevin to win the competition?        CHANCES

What (a)   the competition?

No one really expected Thomas to finish the marathon.    CAME

It (a)   when Thomas finished the marathon.

Most people regard him as being the best man for the job. (WIDELY)

→ He is (a)   for the job

Whenever I hear this song, I remember the time when I was a child. (REMINDS)

→ Whenever I hear this song (a)   when I was a child.

You’ll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (SOCKS)

→ You’ll have to (a)   if you want to pass the exams.

My father says I can use his car whenever I want to, so long as I’m careful. (AT)

→ My father says his car is (a)  

She described the treatment to us in detail. (DETAILED)

→ She gave (a)   the treatment.

the soldiers are not allowed to leave the barracks under any accounts.
--> Under no (a)   .

it's been reported that traces of the fugitives have been spotted.
--> Traces of the fugitives (a)   .

We have seldom stayed in a worse hotel.

--> Seldom (a)  

I've never heard such nonsense!

--> Never (a)  

I realized only then that I had forgotten to turn off the oven.

--> Only then (a)   to turn off the oven.

I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.

--> Only after seeing (a)   .

The economic situation has rarely been worse.

--> Rarely (a)   .

You should not send money to us by post under any circumstances.

--> Under any circumstances (a)   .

Michel not only lost her luggage, but she was also robbed of all her money.

--> Not only (a)   also robbed of all her money

The manager not once offered us an apology.

Not once (a)  

The embassy staff little realized that James was a secret agent

Little (a)   was a secret agent

If they had not rushed him to the hospital, he would have died

Had (a)   would have died

The bus came round the corner

Round (a)  

The old temple stands on the top of the hill

On (a)   stand

Charles Dickens lived in this house

In (a)  

The best part of the story comes now

Now (a)  

A shoeshine boy came along the road

Along (a)  

I have never got such a fright in my life

Never (a)  

They knew very little what was waitng for them

Little (a)  

She not only turned up late, but she also forgot her ticket

Not only did (a)   her ticket

The pass was so dangerous that few people dared to take it

So (a)   dared to take it

The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full

Such (a)   theater is likely to be full

The film was very amusing. I couldn't stop laughing. (such)

--> It was (a)   I couldn't stop laughing.

I couldn't stop laughing. I was very amused. (so)

--> I was (a)   couldn't stop laughing.

I didn't go to the party because I was very busy.

--> I was (a)   the party.

I couldn't keep my eyes open because I was very tired. (so)

--> I was (a)   keep my eyes open

It was a very cold day. I didn't want to go out. (such)

--> It was (a)   didn't want to go out.

Nick can't give these games up because he's obsessed. (too)

--> Nick is (a)   up these games.

He does nothing else because of his interest in them. (so)

--> He's (a)   he doesn't do anything else.

It's a very interesting game. I can't stop playing it. (such)

--> It's (a)   I can't stop playing it.

Don't waste your time like this. Life is very short. (too)

--> Life (a)   for you to waste your time like this.

Brian's life is very exciting. he rarely feels bored. (such)

--> Brian has (a)   he rarely feels bored.

Although he is old, he often plays tennis.

In spite of (a)  

Tom is not used to working so hard.

Tom is in (a)  

The day was so cold that we stayed indoor.

It was (a)  

The man was too tired to keep on working.

The man was so (a)   working

TV programs attract so many viewers. They can satisfy every taste.

Because they (a)   attract so many viewers

He is not good at English, He can't get the job.

If (a)   the job.

Nam washes his car every week.

Nam washes (a)  

He used to wait there all the time.

He used to (a)  

My friend had the storekeeper deliver the book case.

My friend asked (a)  

My brother can be so annoying some times.

I am (a)  

She didn't learn who her real father was until much later.

--> Not until much later (a)  

They had hardly left the house when it poured down in torrents.

--> Hardly (a)   down in torrents.

Brenda knows very little about cookery.

--> Little (a)  

We seldom had any time to ourselves.

--> Seldom (a)  

They had no sooner stopped a quarrel than they began another.

--> No sooner (a)   they began another.

He won't give up gambling until he loses all his money.

--> Not until (a)   gambling.

He was so furious that he became speechless with rage.

--> So (a)   with rage.

If I had known she was short of money, I would have lent her some.

--> Had (a)   have lent her some.

You can't open this door under any circumstance.

--> Under any circumstance (a)   .

The case was so scandalous that the minister had to resign.

--> So (a)   had to resign.