1 .

She didn’t cry when the story ended in

tragedy.
Not a
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……
2. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure
for this disease
Enormous
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3. I never thought of asking for his help
The
thought………………………………………………………
….…….
4. As there are no more questions, we think we
can end the meeting
There
…………………………………………………………….
………..
5. My brother works better when he is pressed for
time.
The
less……………………………………………………………
.….……
6. As there are no more questions, I think we can
end the meeting.
There
…………………………………………………………………
…………………
7. I would like, moreover, to choose my own
clothes.
What’s
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………………...
8. Something must be done quickly to solve the
problem of homelessness.
Urgent
…………………………………………………………………
………………..
9. We couldn’t have managed without my
father’s money.
If it
…………………………………………………………………
……………………
10. He speaks more persuasively than his
brother.
He is
a ...........................................................................
........................................................
11. We couldn't trace who had supplied the
information in the first place.
The
source ...................................................................
.........................................................
12. In the summer, there are thousands more
tourists than the locals.
In the summer, the locals are
vastly ....................................................................
.................
13. More people are infected with HIV this year
than they were five years ago.
Not ........................................................................
................................................................
14. We were all shocked by his reaction.
His reaction
came .....................................................................
............................................
15.Mary may not be very well but she still
manages to enjoy life.
Mary’s
poor…………………………………………………………
……………..…………
16.The students’ riotous behaviour should have
been severely punished.
The students
deserved……………………………………………………
………………….
17. The chances are that the whole thing will
have been forgotten by next term.
In
all……………………………………………………………
………………………………
18.The truth only came out on the publication of
the general’s personal diaries.
Only
when…………………………………………………………
…………………………
19.If the work is finished by lunch time you can
go.
Get……………………………………………………………
………………………………..
20. I have frequently made stupid mistakes.
Many’s
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.....
21. What put me off the idea was simple how
expensive it was going to be.
The sheer
…………………………………………………………………
.
22. Mick thought that we were married.
Mick was under
……………………………………………………………
23. His description of the incident was completely
different from what really happened.
His description of the incident bore
……………………………………..
24. You may be very intelligent, but you should
be careful about this.
No matter
………………………………………………………………..
25. It appears that they sent us the wrong
information.
They
seem .....................................................................
.........................................................................
26. In the end I had to get a lift with a colleague.
What .....................................................................
............................................................. ...............
27. The students’ riotous behaviors should have
been severely punished.
The students
deserved ...............................................................
.............................................................
28. At 3 p.m. the visiting football team had still
not arrived.
There was still
no .........................................................................
.........................................................
29. He had no idea at all that the police were
watching him.
He was
quite .....................................................................
....................................................................
30. Whatever colour you choose, we can supply it
.
No
matter ...................................................................
...........................................................................
31. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want
to disturb the meeting.
Rather
………………...........................................................
................................................................
32. Even though I admire his courage, I think he
is foolish.
Much .....................................................................
..............................................................................
...
33. The film didn't come up to my expectations.
The film
fell .........................................................................
.................................................................
34. Although he was not guilty they executed
him.
In spite of
his .........................................................................
............................................................
35. It’s almost nine months since I stopped
subscribing to that magazine.
I
cancelled ..............................................................
.......................................................................
36. Her success went beyond her expectation.
Never ....................................................................
.................................................................
37. His fondness for the game increased with his
proficiency.
The
more .....................................................................
................................................................
38. They will not announce the findings until next
week.
No
announcement ......................................................
..............................................................................
.
39. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so
weak after the operation.
The operation
left ........................................................................
.............................................................
40. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
Against everybody’s
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………………..
41. The government have been reviewing their
education policies recently.
The government’s education
…………………………………………………………………
………..
42. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open
the door.
Try as
…………………………………………………………………
……………..…………………
43. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in
this year’s championship.
It’s a foregone
…………………………………………………………………
……………………….
44. I don’t understand a single word of this letter.
I can’t make
…………………………………………………………………
…………………………
45. We regret to inform you that there is no more
demand for your products.
Much to
…………………………………………………………………
46. Do we have to work only night shifts all the
time?
Is there no alternative
……………………………………………………
47. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard.
I owe
…………………………………………………………………
…
48. Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn’t
want to get soaked.
For fear
…………………………………………………………………
49. Ann paints her landscapes with great
pleasure.
Ann takes
…………………………………………………………………
…..
50.I need an early night.
I could ………………………………
51.She doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
She’s got a ……………………………………
52.I don’t understand a single word of this letter.
I can’t make head ……………………………………
53.He suddenly thought that he might have
misunderstood her.
It crossed
……………………………………………………
54.Their party is on the same date as another
one I’ve been invited to.
Their party coincides
…………………………………………….
55. My brother-in-law is the most exasperating
person I’ve ever met.
I’ve
yet ........................................................................
.................................................
56. You must remember to lock the drawer
whatever you do.
On .........................................................................
...................................................
57. It was not until five years had elapsed that
the whole truth about the murder came out.
Not
for .........................................................................
..............................................
58. He seems to find the way Mimi behaves more
a source of amusement than embarrassment.
Far
from ......................................................................
................................................
59. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
The film
fell .........................................................................
......................................
60.It appears that railroad agents distributed
popular literature throughout the US and Europe.
Popular
literature................................................................
...............................................