1. The man __________ to the manager right now is my uncle.

2. I wish I __________ more money when I was younger.

3. It is believed __________ the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.

4. The suitcase is __________ heavy for me to lift by myself.

5. If only I __________ where I left my car keys!

6. By the time we arrive, the meeting __________.

7. The doctor suggested __________ a few days off work.

8. I __________ my car fixed at the garage at the moment.

9. Neither my brother nor my parents __________ to the party tonight.

10. The film was __________ boring that we left before the end.

11. I’m not used to __________ in such a noisy environment.

12. The criminal is thought __________ the country by boat.

13. I’d rather you __________ smoke in the house, if you don't mind.

14. Hardly __________ the book when the lights went out.

15. The bridge __________ since the flood happened last month.

16. He denied __________ the money, but nobody believed him.

17. If I __________ you, I would have told the truth.

18. The project __________ by the end of this week, I promise.

19. I remember __________ that man at the conference last year.

20. The letter __________ yesterday afternoon by the secretary.

21. We __________ to that restaurant five times so far.

22. She has a reputation __________ being very hard-working.

23. The exhibition is __________ display at the city hall.

24. I didn't do it __________ purpose; it was an accident.

25. I wish I __________ more about the rules before playing.

26. It is essential that every passenger __________ their seatbelt.

27. Never before __________ such a complicated problem.

28. The students were made __________ all the vocabulary by heart.

29. I’d rather __________ out tonight, if you don't mind.

30. By this time next year, we __________ our training course.

31. She apologized __________ her boss for being late.

32. I’m thinking __________ moving to a bigger apartment.

33. He was accused __________ breaking the school rules.

34. The match was postponed __________ account of the bad weather.

35. We arrived at the station just __________ time to catch the train.

36. She is very conscious __________ her health, so she eats well.

37. I met an old friend __________ chance at the supermarket.

38. The plane was delayed because of a fault __________ the engine.

39. He is a specialist __________ modern European history.

40. The situation is now __________ control after the intervention.

41. I can't imagine __________ in such a small house.

42. Don't hesitate __________ the manager if you have questions.

43. Young children tend __________ very curious about everything.

44. He was caught __________ guard when the news broke.

45. I __________ English for three years before I took the exam.

46. You __________ have told me you were busy! I wouldn't have called.

47. The thief __________ by the police while climbing the fence.

48. I'd rather __________ tea than coffee right now.

49. The car __________ since the accident last month.

50. I __________ an old school friend while I was in London.