It's been months since I last spoke with Paul
(contact)
I haven't ... months
I haven't been in/had any contact with Paul for months
He has never felt so embarrased before
(ever)
It's ... embarrased
It's the first time he's ever felt so embarrased
She was going to hand in her notice when the boss decided to promote her
(point)
She ... notice when the boss decided to promote her
She was on the point of handing in her notice when the boss decided to promote her
He has tried to lose weight before
(first)
It's ... a diet
It's not the first time he has gone on a diet
I believe the man you're looking for is standing right next to us
(feeling)
I ... to us is the one you're looking for.
I have a feeling that the man standing next to us is the one you're looking for.
(member)
Jeremy's ... a year
Jeremy's been a member of the cricket club for a year
It was proposed that a new orphanage was to be built
(forward)
They ... to build a new orphanage
They put forward a proposal to build a new orphanage
The elections take place next Sunday
(scheduled)The ... next Sunday.
The elections are scheduled for/to take place next Sunday.
(estimation)
In ... imminent
In my estimation an economic crisis is imminent
The final question in part 6 wasn't answered correctly by anyone.
(answer)
Nobody ... the final question in part 6.
Nobody could correctly answer/could give a correct answer to the final question in part 6.
Mozart started composing music during his early childhood.
(young)
Mozart ... child
Mozart started composing music as a young child
According to Dr. Donovan, Rosie is bound to be offered the position.
(doubt)
According to Dr. Donovan, ... the position.
According to Dr. Donovan, there is no doubt Rosie will be offered the position.