'Have you been on holiday recently, John?' asked Mary.
been
Mary asked John .................... on holiday recently.
I was too tired to go to the party.
that
I was .................... I couldn't go to the party.
There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.
waste
It's .................... asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.
I'm sure it was Ana who I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
must
It .................... Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint.
seeing
We .................... the hotel manager to make our complaint.
The boss wouldn't object to you going early today.
objection
The boss would not .................... you going early today.