$1$. What surprised me was his lack of confidence?

$2$. Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her

$3$. The higher the inflation rate is, the lower people's standard of living is

$4$. Sophie suggested my participating in the volunteer work in summer

$5$. So stale was the bread that he couldn't eat it

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$1$. With a view of earning more money, he applied for a job abroad

$2$. It was only after the last guest left that the noise next door stopped

$3$. Julian has not been seen for a fortnight

$4$. Mrs. Turner is said to have been having business difficulties

$5$. Enormous efforts have been made by scientists to find a cure for this disease

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1. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.

2. Much as I admire her achievements, I don't really like her.

3. The higher the inflation rate is, the lower the people standard of living becomes. 

4. Sophie suggested my participating in volunteer work in summer.

5. So dirty the bread was that he couldn't eat.

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1. With a view to earning more money, he applied for a job abroad.

2. It was only after the last guest had left that the noise next door stopped.

3. Julian hasn't been seen for more than a fortnight.

4. Mrs. Turner is said to have been having business difficulties.

5. Enormous efforts have been made to find a cure for this disease by scientists.