1. The swichboard operator connected me to the manager (put)
The swichboard................the manager
2. I'm sorry but I cannot lend you any money (me)
I'm sorry but.........to lend you any money
3. The committee discussed what to do (discussion)
The committee .......should be done
4. Nobody in the group disagreed with the plan except for John (exception)
With........., everyone in the group agreed with the plan
5. They cancelled the match because of the bad weather (called )
The match...........because of the bad weather.
6. Barbara couldn't sing or dance (unable)
Besides..........., Barbara couldn't dance either.
7. I want to give my children a chance to get a good education (help)
I want to.........a good education
8. Adam hung up before Jane could reply (chance)
Before Jane.................Adam hung up.
9. Jane was more attractive than Adam thought she would be (expected)
Adam had.............less attractive
10. Things are much more expensive here than we thought they would be. (expected)
We had...............cheaper here
11. I had expected to get a much lower mark in the exam than I did (such)
I had no idea I .............mark in the exam
12. She had no idea he would be so attractive (thought)
He was much more attractive than she.......be
13. I hope the next exercise won't be as difficult as this (easier)
I hope the next exercise .............this