KEPT
1. They made me wait over 20 minutes on the phone
I ........................ for over 20 minutes on the phone
CONSIDERED
2. Although people consider Ashley to be a star, she is always friendly towards averyone
Despite ........................, Ashley is always friendly towards everyone
BE
3. We have had reports that the Prime Minister is making a surprise visit to Syria
The Prime Minister ........................ a surprise visit to Syria
BY
4. The manager provided the staff with extra training
The ........................ the manager
EXPLAINING
5. I think someone needs to explain this computer program to me
I think I need ........................ me
UNDER
6. They have been building the new stadium for much longer than they originally estimated
The new stadium ........................ for much longer than they originally estimated