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The occupant of the burning flat was taken to hospital ... shock. start learning
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suffering from/in a state of
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I'd rather we started at seven. PREFERENCE start learning
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My preference is/would be that we should start at seven.
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The accident wasn't his fault. BLAME start learning
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He wasn't to blame for the accident.
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It's unlikely that the contractor will complete the work before February. TAKE start learning
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The work is likely to take until February.
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The PM was determined to remain in office. The PM had no... start learning
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intention of resigning/ giving up office.
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I don't know the first thing about aeronautics. I am... start learning
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completely ignorant about aeronautics.
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There are more people out of work in this country than ever before. Never... start learning
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have there been more people out of work in this country.
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You'd better be off ... my temper. start learning
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unless you want me to lose
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I insisted ... even though she wanted to stay. start learning
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After many anxious hours ... upon the solution to the problem. start learning
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He makes a point ... all the doors before he goes out. start learning
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He said he was anxious about the plight of the homeless. CONCERN start learning
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He showed concern for the plight...
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I would always do what you advised. ADVICE start learning
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I would always take your advice.
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He did the puzzle in two minutes. SOLUTION start learning
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He found the solution to the puzzle in 2 minutes.
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You must be on time for your interview. ESSENTIAL start learning
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It is essential that you are on time...
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Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. DEPENDS start learning
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Your only chance of success depends on your working hard now.
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My protests were ignored. Nobody... start learning
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took notice of my protests.
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You pay Ł20 a month for a period of one year. You pay in twelve successive... start learning
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monthly installments of Ł20.
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You only started this job an hour ago: surely you ... already? start learning
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haven't finished/ haven't been ready
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There is a fair ... work left to do. start learning
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Mrs Jones is ... you could ever wish to meet. start learning
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If I had known you weren't coming I ... to such trouble. start learning
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Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore. The edge of the shore... start learning
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was becoming coated by oil.
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In spite of the forecast it stayed fine. Although rain... start learning
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was forecast it stayed fine.
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You really should be able to dress yourself by now. It's high... start learning
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time you were able to dress yourself.
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Serves him right. He ... better than to trust such a shifty character. start learning
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I'm afraid I can't, because I've run out of film. In ... taking photos here is forbidden. start learning
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... gone to the dinner would have been very rude. start learning
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Don't pay any attention to what she says. NOTICE start learning
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Don't take any notice of what she says.
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He will have to accept your offer. OPTION start learning
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He has no other option but to accept your offer.
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Not many people attended the meeting. TURNOUT start learning
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The turnout was poor for/at the meeting.
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He has definitely agreed to accept the job. COMMITTED start learning
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He is definitely committed to accepting the job.
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The old lady's handbag had been stolen. ROBBED start learning
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The old lady had been robbed of her handbag.
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Is homework compulsory at that school? HAVE start learning
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Do they have to do homework at that school?
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'I'd take a taxi if I were you,' said Peter. Peter suggested... start learning
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You'll have to get ... on the left, if you take your car to England. start learning
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start learning
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We must leave by four o'clock because it ... at least an hour to get there. start learning
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They accused me of causing the accident. BLAME start learning
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They put the blame on me for the accident.
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His favorite breakfast is porridge and kippers. WHAT start learning
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What he likes best for breakfast is p&k.
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I'd never been to Rome before. VISITING start learning
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I was visiting Rome for the first time.
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