Verbs warm-up – part 1

Which verb means the same as the less formal verb in CAPITALS at the end of the sentence? Type the verbs in the correct form to complete the sentences

Indicate    depart    cease    commence    attend    assist    dismiss    require

N1. Hostilities between the two countries have now __________. STOP

N2. Employees can be __________ for poor performance. SACK

N3. Please inform us if you are unable to __________. COME

N4. Charter flights __________ from London Gatwick every Saturday at 16.45. LEAVE

N5. Construction work is due to __________ early next year. START

N6. The surgeon was __________ by two other doctors. HELP

N7. Is there anything further you __________, Sir? NEED

N8. Recent evidence __________ that the vaccine may not be completely reliable. SHOW

: Answers

N1. ceased
N2. dismissed
N3. attend
N4. depart
N5. commence
N6. assisted
N7. require
N8. indicates