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(BAFFLED) lam really to finish the project on time. TIDIMr. John was sacked partly because of his arriving late to work. (CONTRIBUTED) Mr.John's constant lateness________ from the company. ‘You canttjust suddenly decide to go on holiday. You need to plan things very carefully. (SPUR) Going on holiday Ist a decision you can make {0 lan things very carefully. ‘moment. You need He wants nothing ess thar to get that ob. It would bea dream come true, (SET) He has. getting that job. Henry plays tennis much better than | do. (NEARLY) ai ge mn ae Sears pape as Hen. -123- (ei ually good. HEB Both candidates for the job are strong. They are both equally (HaRoLY) There the two job candidates. iso TER That boy is twice as tall as he was two years ago. (DousLED) ‘That boy's, ELAS soon as he arrived at the pub a fight started. (SOONER) No inthe last two years. aight broke outin the pub. (vinTuatty) There who understood what the professor said in the meeting. 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(WONDER) ts_______________ nobody came to the party. ‘Our bossis absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise. (INTENT) Ourboss___—_————————— house if you don't wish. the pay rise. [BsYou don't have to come and see the new (OBLIGATION) Youare. and see the new house if you don't wish. [EilYou should have seen the boss as soon as you arrived. You knew he wanted to see you. (SUPPOSED) You an hour even though I knew itwas a holiday. boss when you arrived. [EI went into work for (NOT) Ineed ee y think was involved inthe robbery. 10 work but | did anyway. Police arrested John because the) (SUSPICION) ‘ihnoas detaned, age eer the robbery. TEBYou don't need to concen yourself with the new tax: Jaws till October. (EFFECT) The new tax laws. ee, TEDShe stithasnt Fecovered from losing her job in March, (BEING) She still really hasn't got__in March, TEE m afraid | believed her fake story completely! (TAKEN) "regret to say that | reece FEACould you help me tacklea problem with my daughter? 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