There is a verb missing in each sentence. Complete the sentences with verbs from Exercise 1A. 2 She called me because she wanted to a chat. 3 Please a table for us at the Blue Fin Restaurant tonight. 4 There's been a problem and I can't attend, so I'm calling to my reservation. 5 Don't forget to the train times before you leave for the station. 6 l'd like to come to the 4.30 performance, not the 6.30 one, and I'm calling to my ticket. 7 The manager of Triad Books is on the phone. He wants to business.
2 She called me because she wanted to have a chat.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "have" from Exercise 1A. The phrase "to have a chat" means to engage in a conversation or to talk casually. So, the completed sentence is "She called me because she wanted to have a chat."
3 Please reserve a table for us at the Blue Fin Restaurant tonight.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "reserve" from Exercise 1A. The word "reserve" means to book or secure something in advance. In this case, the sentence is requesting to book a table at the Blue Fin Restaurant for tonight. So, the completed sentence is "Please reserve a table for us at the Blue Fin Restaurant tonight."
4 There's been a problem and I can't attend, so I'm canceling my reservation.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "cancel" from Exercise 1A. The word "cancel" means to revoke or annul something. In this case, the sentence is explaining that there is a problem, and as a result, the speaker cannot attend the event. Therefore, they need to cancel their reservation. So, the completed sentence is "There's been a problem and I can't attend, so I'm canceling my reservation."
5 Don't forget to check the train times before you leave for the station.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "check" from Exercise 1A. The word "check" means to verify or examine something. In this case, the sentence is advising someone not to forget to verify the train times before they depart for the train station. So, the completed sentence is "Don't forget to check the train times before you leave for the station."
6 I'd like to come to the 4.30 performance, not the 6.30 one, and I'm changing my ticket.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "change" from Exercise 1A. The word "change" means to alter or modify something. In this case, the sentence is expressing a preference for attending the 4.30 performance instead of the 6.30 one and informing that the speaker intends to modify their ticket accordingly. So, the completed sentence is "I'd like to come to the 4.30 performance, not the 6.30 one, and I'm changing my ticket."
7 The manager of Triad Books is on the phone. He wants to discuss business.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "discuss" from Exercise 1A. The word "discuss" means to talk about or consider something in detail. In this case, the sentence is stating that the manager of Triad Books is on the phone and wishes to engage in a conversation about business matters. So, the completed sentence is "The manager of Triad Books is on the phone. He wants to discuss business."
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "have" from Exercise 1A. The phrase "to have a chat" means to engage in a conversation or to talk casually. So, the completed sentence is "She called me because she wanted to have a chat."
3 Please reserve a table for us at the Blue Fin Restaurant tonight.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "reserve" from Exercise 1A. The word "reserve" means to book or secure something in advance. In this case, the sentence is requesting to book a table at the Blue Fin Restaurant for tonight. So, the completed sentence is "Please reserve a table for us at the Blue Fin Restaurant tonight."
4 There's been a problem and I can't attend, so I'm canceling my reservation.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "cancel" from Exercise 1A. The word "cancel" means to revoke or annul something. In this case, the sentence is explaining that there is a problem, and as a result, the speaker cannot attend the event. Therefore, they need to cancel their reservation. So, the completed sentence is "There's been a problem and I can't attend, so I'm canceling my reservation."
5 Don't forget to check the train times before you leave for the station.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "check" from Exercise 1A. The word "check" means to verify or examine something. In this case, the sentence is advising someone not to forget to verify the train times before they depart for the train station. So, the completed sentence is "Don't forget to check the train times before you leave for the station."
6 I'd like to come to the 4.30 performance, not the 6.30 one, and I'm changing my ticket.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "change" from Exercise 1A. The word "change" means to alter or modify something. In this case, the sentence is expressing a preference for attending the 4.30 performance instead of the 6.30 one and informing that the speaker intends to modify their ticket accordingly. So, the completed sentence is "I'd like to come to the 4.30 performance, not the 6.30 one, and I'm changing my ticket."
7 The manager of Triad Books is on the phone. He wants to discuss business.
To complete this sentence, we need to use the verb "discuss" from Exercise 1A. The word "discuss" means to talk about or consider something in detail. In this case, the sentence is stating that the manager of Triad Books is on the phone and wishes to engage in a conversation about business matters. So, the completed sentence is "The manager of Triad Books is on the phone. He wants to discuss business."