My sister wasn’t _____________ with her present as I thought she would be.

Robert wanted to sell his old guitar, but he ended up giving it ___________ for free.

We used _____________ every summer in at my grandparents’ house in the south of France.

Most entrepreneurs say you have to ____________ some risks when starting a business.

We really appreciate ______________ hotel information you gave us. It was very useful.

By the time they get here, there won’t be any food left because we ____________ it all.

Apparently, there has a been a ___________ of interest in the new Picasso exhibition.

My parents haven’t got a car, so I depend ____________ public transport to get me to school.

Occasionally the children are naughty, but _________ the whole they are very well-behaved.

If we knew how much the trip would cost, we ___________ the money from my sister.

I wish I ______________ stayed up so late. I feel exhausted this morning.

She warned him ____________ in the sea because the waves were too rough.

You shouldn’t ______________ on Bob to arrive on time. He’s completely unreliable.

The children are getting tired. It’s time we __________ getting them ready for bed.

Their house ___________ into while they were on holiday, but the thieves didn’t take much.

Justin was going to stay at home, but he changed his mind at the last ____________ .

The prime minister is expected _____________ his resignation in the next few days.

She asked me whether __________ ever been to a foreign country.

Some of the guests complained about the hotel staff ____________ to them.

Whenever I don’t know a word in Spanish, I tend to ____________ in an online dictionary.

We didn’t travel in the busy season so we _________ book anything in advance.

We had _________ money that we couldn’t even afford to buy lunch.

I’m not sure which jacket I prefer. I just can’t ___________ .

Mr Harris is the teacher _____________ classes I find most enjoyable.

Peter’s bicycle has been stolen so he _____________ mine for the time being.

She’s got an amazing opportunity. She can’t pass __________ like that.

Rita can be really annoying, but it’s important to ____________ and not get angry with her.

Never _______________ so disappointed as when I lost that race.

________________ they didn’t seem to understand was how hard we had worked on the project.

There are a number of fitness classes on offer, several of _____________ are free for students.

The Williams sisters are _____________ considered to be among the greatest tennis players.

While I enjoyed the latest film in the series, it didn’t really ______________ up to my expectations.

I’ll always support Daniel, ____________ people may say about him.

The problem with the article is that it gives you a ____ impression about teenagers’ attitudes to studying.

This ancient Roman site in South Wales _____________ an area of historical interest in 1987.

This frozen meal needs _____________ thoroughly before you can eat it.

The two men are now thought __________ involved in the robbery and the police have released them.

You’ve made some good points and we’ll try to __________ them on board when we make our decision.

Huge __________ of people gathered in the streets to celebrate our team winning the cup final.

I saw a fascinating documentary __________ how the Egyptian pyramids were built.

It’s essential that we consider the ____________ of continuing to burn fossil fuels.

____________ himself alone at home, Keith decided to invite some friends round.

__________ on a true story, 12 Years a Slave is the story of a man who is kidnapped and sold as a slave.

Equipped only _____________ a map and a compass, Kirsty set out to climb the mountain.

Some animals which had completely disappeared are now being ________ to the countryside.

She ____________ we were going to visit her because we hadn’t told anybody.

We __________ rushed to the station because it turned out the train was delayed.

I’d always wanted to go skiing so I ___________ at the chance to go on the school ski trip.

I’m in no doubt that he’s capable ______________ passing the exam. He’s a very intelligent young man.

More people came to the party than expected, so there’s _____________ enough food.

ble ______________ passing the exam. He’s a very intelligent young man.

More people came to the party than expected, so there’s _____________ enough food.

The children were covered in mud because they _____________ in the garden all morning.

I tidied up my bedroom, but five minutes later my little brother ___________ again.

This folk song tells the tale of a man who _____________ for something he hasn’t done.

The roads get so ____________ during the rush hour that it makes more sense to take the underground.

I ____________ in the park when I bumped into my old geography teacher.

It was very ____________ of you to leave the door unlocked. Anyone could have come in.

You have far too much sugar in your diet. You really should try to ____________ .

The first police force in the world ___________ founded in London in 1829.

It is estimated that _________ of 10,000 students took part in last Saturday’s demonstration.

Although Heather ran a great race, she failed to __________ her personal best time.

As soon as he got in the house, he peeled ________ his soaking wet clothes.

You could get yourself into ___________ trouble if you don’t follow the safety advice.

Scientists are ____________ making a breakthrough in the search for a cure.

___________ you found an envelope full of cash, what would you do with it?

Off the top of my ________ , I’d say that cheetahs are the fastest animals in the world.

In my opinion, it’s __________ that so many people are starving when there’s more than enough food for everyone.

____________these exercises twice a day and you’ll feel much more relaxed.

I don’t mind you playing the trumpet. I just wish you could play it ______________.

If we _____________ to come home early, she’d still be waiting outside.

My sister’s so bossy. I resent ____________ what to do by her!

Don’t forget ____________some wet weather gear. It looks like it might rain.

Archaeologists thought they had found an ancient burial site, but it turned out to be an ___________ hoax.

My parents ____________ buying a second-hand car because it broke down after three days.

Despite apologising ___________ our bad behaviour, the teacher made us stay behind after school.

My best friend _____________ in Germany until his family moved to the UK.

We were very annoyed __________ the late cancellation of our flight.

I’ve got this great new app that helps you _____________ and learn new vocabulary in other languages.

Ferguson took the decision __________ a new strategy in last Saturday’s match.

My pet hamster is _____________ shy. She won’t come out for anyone except me.

___________ of my time is spent just relaxing with friends. I generally have far too much school work.

You look ________you didn’t get much sleep last night.

Children are likely to grow up not liking vegetables if they’re forced __________ when they’re young.

We all have to _________ sacrifices every once and while.

Nick really gets on my nerves. He _________my things without asking first.

You should tell your mum about the vase you broke. There’s no way you’ll get _______ it.

In the year 2025, I’m pretty sure everyone ______ electric cars.

The company ______ is expected to result in the loss of 5,000 jobs.

I’m thinking about splashing ____________ on a new phone. The one I’ve got is out-of-date.

__________you decide to take the job, please let us know by next Monday.

__________ how many times he’s told, Adam refuses to turn his music down.

What appeals most about her films is the __________. The characters and settings are so believable.

We dared _________ the mountain because bad weather was predicted.

It doesn’t matter what we are discussing, Gina always has to __________ the last word.

She ____________about her low marks so it was no surprise when she failed the course.

I’ve always thought that Leon bears a ___________ resemblance to his father.

She gets angry at the slightest thing. I wish she could just___________ a lid on it.

__________ we realise that the journey would take more than ten hours by car.

__________concerned us most was their failure to provide alternative accommodation.

Would you mind ___________ the programme? I’d like to see it from the beginning.