1. Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.

Tired ………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.

The film star avoided ………………………………………………………………………

3. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.

What ………………………………………………………………………………………

4. We weren’t surprised by his success.

I came …………………………………………………………………………………….

5. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother.

Jean’s mother complimented ……………………………………………………………

6. We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home.

Only ……………………………………………………………………………………

7. Our picnic was cancelled because it rained heavily last Sunday.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………….

8. They couldn’t deceive customers although they used attractive advertisement.

Whatever ………………………………………………………………………………

9. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the expected result.

Because of ………………………………………………………………………………

10. Newspapers reported that hundreds of people died in the earthquake last week.

Hundreds of people ………………………………………………………………………

11. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.

I object …………………………………………………………………………………

12. Years ago women were too busy to take part in social activities.

Years ago women didn’t ………………………………………………………………

13. “The Times” was first printed 200 years ago.

It is ……………………………………………………………………………………

14. John outran the others in the race.

John was ………………………………………………………………………………

15. Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon race.

In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………

16. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview.

My suit needs …………………………………………………………………………