ANSWERS ACTIVITY 345

1.

The boss wants the latest software for this computer.

intends

The boss    the latest software for this computer.

2.

In spite of the heat, the air-conditioner kept us cool.

managed

We    cool thanks to the air-conditioner.

3.

There's not much chance the technician will mend the fault today.

unlikely

The technician    the fault today.

4.

Maitena has phoned the electrician because her TV is broken.

ask

Maitena has phoned the electrician    repair her TV.

5.

The children are allowed to play with my computer at weekends.

let

I    with my computer at weekends.

6.

I learnt about fixing electrical gadgets from my mother.

how

My mother    electrical gadgets.

7.

I think you ought to take that faulty hair drier back to the shop.

better

You    that faulty hair drier back to the shop.

8.

I can't possibly follow the instructions for this video recorder without help.

impossible

The instructions for this video recorder    without help.

9.

It looked as if Jose Manuel had reached the end of the computer game.

have

Jose Manuel seemed    the end of the computer game.

10.

I think Melina is waiting for someone.

appears

Melina    for someone.