The art of being (59) ________ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.

I regret not taking your advice in the first place. (followed)
-> If only _{…………………………………………………………} in the first place.

The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill. (called)
-> They _{…………………………………………………………} because the professor was ill.

My husband has earned the income since I broke my leg. (bacon)

John never takes any notices what his children say. (attention)
-> John never _{…………………………………………………………} what his children say

John and his father look very similar. (image)
-> John is _{……………………………...........……………………………} his father.

They were on the point of cancelling the match. (call)

-> They were _{…………………………………………………………} the match.

Smoking in the library is forbidden. (allowed)
-> You  _{…………………………………………………………} in the library.

Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.

Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.

Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.