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15. She hopes ( ) something from the sale.

14. John admitted that it was always difficult ( ) .

13. I wanted to go on a holiday last December, but there were so many things ( ).

12. “If John doesn’t come to work on time, he may be fired.” “Surely he isn’t so foolish ( ) not to realize that.”

11. The city government must take action ( ) the increasing population.

10. I haven’t got a chair ( ).

9. “Can you ride a horse ?” “No. I never had the chance ( ).”

8. “Where are you going?” “To help the neighbors ( ) the dinner party.”

7. Don’t make him ( ) it if he doesn’t want to .

6. “My brother says he won’t help us.” “Oh, perhaps I can persuade him ( ).”