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A phone call was the first we heard about them withdrawing from the concert. (pulling); The first we heard about …………………… of the concert was a phone call.

them pulling out

We need to run or the train will leave before we get there. (time); Unless we run, the train …………………….. we get there.

will have left by the time

"You really must stay for dessert," Charlie's brother said to him. (staying); Charlie's brother …………………….. for desert.

insisted on him staying

"A massage would do you a lot of good," Jake told Amy. (from); "You …………………….a massage," Jake told Amy.

would really benefit from

Even if it's very far, they want to go to Paris for a weekend break. (may); Far …………………, they want to go to Paris for a weekend break.

as it may be

The town's population surrendered as soon as the enemy arrived. (than); No sooner had the enemy arrived …………………………. surrendered.

than the town’s population

This building stands a very good chance of being closed as unsafe by the council. (highly); It's ………………………………….. will be closed by council due to being unsafe.

highly likely that this building

Another student stole Carol's watch from the classroom. (had); Carol ………………………. by another student from the classroom.

had her watch stolen