19. We need to do two hours' work before we can take a break. (been)
We can't take a break two hours.
20. I was just about to ask Amy to marry me when she told me she wanted to split up! (verge)
I was just Amy to marry me when she told me she wanted to split up!
21. We were going to be 12 for dinner, but Vicky couldn't come in the end. (meant)
There 12 for dinner, but Vicky couldn't come in the end.
22. Dad decided to pay a mechanic to look at the car when he couldn't find the problem. (looked)
Dad decided to by a mechanic when he couldn't find the problem.
23. Jan has been having problems with her e-mail so it's quite likely she hasn't got your message. (well)
Jan your message because she's been having e-mail problems.
24. Letting Brittany walk home on her own was a mistake. (have)
You Brittany walk home on her own.
25. I strongly suggest that you don't forget your dictionary next lesson. (better)
You your dictionary next lesson.
26. I'm sure that the only thing that prevented me from leaving university was my dad's advice. (it)
I'm sure that I would have left university.
27. You have to put more effort in if you want to succeed. (fail)
You you put more effort in.
28. The start of the debate is scheduled for six. (due)
The debate at six.
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