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C1/C2 phrases

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After such a prolonged illness, he's finally ON THE ...

a)

rise

b)

mend

c)

verge

d)

spot

2.

I'm a very patient man - I can .... MY TIME and wait for the opportune moment.

a)

bide

b)

bite

c)

bid

d)

bode

3.

These figures do not ....WELL FOR the company's future.

a)

bide

b)

bid

c)

bode

d)

do

4.

We only received the documents AT THE ELEVENTH ..., yet we somehow managed to get everything signed and notarized.

a)

hour

b)

mile

c)

day

d)

moment

5.

Whenever May comes round, I always get .... UNDER with paperwork - it's no wonder I fell so overwhelmed!

a)

covered

b)

rained

c)

pushed

d)

snowed

6.

A good leader needs to GET/COME TO ... WITH changes in the market and do so quickly, so as to adapt accordingly.

a)

bearings

b)

grips

c)

an understanding

d)

sense

7.

His behaviour is atrocious! I am AT MY .... END!

a)

wits'

b)

mind's

c)

patience's

d)

temper's

8.

I think of myself as a penny-pincher, but EVERY .... OFTEN I splurge and dine out.

a)

so

b)

as

c)

or

d)

time

9.

He provided evidence that he'd taken the trouble to prepare beforehand, .... anyone doubt the truth of his words.

a)

lest

b)

so as

c)

for feat that

d)

in case

10.

He was of average height and build, and even his clothes were dull - which two advanced words can be used to convey similar meaning?

a)

distinguished

b)

nondescript

c)

delightful

d)

inconspicuous