Communication and Requests

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

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

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

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

5. My father told me never ________ a lie.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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