Example: I haven't seen you for years. ages It's (been ages since I) saw you. 1. 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her. suggested He for dinner at the weekend. 2. The school I studied at last year was better than this one. good This school my last one. 3. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time. spite We had a good time the terrible weather. 4. Being rude is inexcusable. excuse There is rude 5. I regret taking up smoking. wish I up smoking. 6. The police are interviewing the suspects. interviewed The suspects by the police.