Communication and Requests

1. I tried to telephone him last night but his number ________.

2. He didn’t intend to ________ this conversation further himself, for he disliked his aunt’s patronizing tone.

3. He spoke so quickly that I didn’t ________ what he said.

4. My father told me never ________ a lie.

5. After dinner the minister made a short ________ to the guests.

6. Please tell Anne that my private affairs are nothing to ________ her.

7. Call for me at any time that ________ you.

8. When there was a short ________ in the conversation, I asked if anyone would like anything to drink.

9. Will you _______ my essay, to find out whether I made any mistakes?

10. Would you mind ________ your radio a little, please?

11. I ________ that one’, said the tourist, pointing for the benefit of the uncomprehending shopkeeper.

12. What were John and Mary ________ about when you came into the room?

13. You will have to ________, Aunt Mary is rather deaf.

14. Would you go upstairs and ________ my handbag, please.

15. He couldn’t ________ his father that he was telling the truth.

16. When I came in, John and Mary ________ about the best way to learn English.

17. He tried to ________ his daughter of the dangers of spending more than she earned.

18. He won’t ________ to buy some bread unless I tell him again.