033 Use of English - Part 4

everyone's horror Ripley was left out

Everyone was horrified when the new manager dropped Ripley from the first team and picked Conway instead. LEFT To _______ of the first team by the new manager and he picked Conway instead

things considered the street party turned

If we take everything into account, the street party was a great success in the end. CONSIDERED All _______ out to be a great success in the end.

only a matter of time before

It didn't take Steven long to show his true character. MATTER It was ________ Steven showed his true character.

keep track of the time so

Make sure you know what the time is, otherwise you'll miss the start of the play. TRACK Make sure you _______ as not to miss the start of the play.

only have they done away

The company's owners are quite radical because they've got rid of a whole layer of managers, and they've introduced flexible working time. DONE The company's owners are quite radical because not __________ with a whole layer of managers, but they've also introduced flexible working time.

apologetic about their complete failure

The police apologised a great deal for having completely failed to recognise the seriousness of the situation. COMPLETE The police were very _________ to recognise the seriousness of the situation.