76. They’ve lifted a two-year-long economic ( ) on the country.

65. There used to be a petrol station near the park, ( )?

64. It was ( ) we had hoped

63. There are only ten apples left in the baskets, ( ) the spoilt ones.

62. The statistics ( ) that living standards in the area have improved drastically in recent times.

61. My daughter has walked eight miles today. We never guessed that she could walk( )far.

60. Land belongs to the city; there is ( ) thing as private ownership of land.

59. It is imperative that the government ( ) more investment into the shipbuilding industry.

58. Susan is very hardworking, but her pay is not( ) for her work.

57. I am surprised( ) this city is a dull place to live in.

56. Loudspeakers were fixed in the hall so that everyone( ) an opportunity to hear the speech.