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Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
1. We're waiting for the light to start working on the new engine.
2. The company went bankrupt after being in the for a long time.
3. I won't believe we've won the contract until I see it in and .
4. It's difficult to know exactly who is responsible. It's a rather area.
5. Getting permission to build a factory has taken a long time because of all the tape.
6. When you're driving be very careful at the crossroads. It's an accident spot.
7. She hadn't seen him for months when he suddenly appeared out of the and said he wanted to marry her.
8. The government loses millions in taxes every year because of the economy.
9. You've resigned from your job? I don't believe it. You're !
10. After winning the tennis championship she's .
11. The quality of their products is those of their nearest competitors.
12. Our new information technology manager is really .
13. It was the best hotel I've ever stayed at. It was .
14. I wouldn't like him as a colleague. He's .
15. His complaints about the meal were a bit .
16. Since they moved abroad I see them .