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During the economic crisis, even the royal family had to spend less money than usual (BELTS)
-> (a)
Money is so scarce at the moment that I have had to take a second job just to survive (WATER)
-> (a)
I knew that Mrs. Watkin was serious when I got a letter from her lawyer (BUSINESS)
-> (a)
It costs a lot of money to start a business (GROUND)
-> (a)
Speaking in front of an audience can be nerve-racking, but once you become accustomed to it, you'll find it easy (SWING)
(a)
My apartment block has a 24-hour security system (CLOCK)
-> (a)
I'm tired of ordinary novels. I want to read something original (MILL)
-> (a)
We decided to go to a desert island so that we could escape from our daily problems (AWAY)
-> (a)
Although David is acting like he's not interested, it's obvious that he likes Mary (PLAYING)
-> (a) -
After years of arguing, the sisters agreed to forget their differences (HATCHET)
-> (a)
Her constant complaining really annoys me (BEND)
-> (a)
I've been going to the same restaurant for years, but lately it hasn't been up to the standard it should be (SCRATCH)
-> (a)
You forgot to water my plants! Look, the soil is very dry. (BONE)
-> (a)
Ross was nervous when he went for his job interview, but the director put him at ease by making a joke (ICE)
-> (a)
Roxanne was in trouble when she crashed her father's car (SOUP)
-> (a) -
The researchers had to work very hard for six months in order to complete the project (STRETCH)
-> (a)
The politician seems to be avoiding the cameras since his unfortunate public display (LOW)
-> (a)
Selling encyclopedias over the telephone is a job with no future - you should look for another career (DEAD)
-> (a)
Now that Ellen's retired, she has a lot of spare time (HANDS)
-> (a)
Your washing-machine is very old. Perhaps it's time you bought a new one (HILLS)
-> (a)
Stop behaving as if things hadn't changed since you were a young man, Roy. Don't you realize we are in the 21st century? (PAST)
-> (a)
The company needs to progress; that's the reason why they're installing computers (TIMES)
-> (a)
He couldn't find her anywhere! It was as if she had completely disappeared (VANISHED)
-> (a)
The wet patch on the ceiling was just the beginning of our problems (TIP)
-> (a)
We decided to stay where we were until the storm ended (TIGHT)
-> (a)
The expedition might be dangerous, but I'll take a risk and go anyway (CHANCE)
-> (a)
The weightlifter made one final attempt at the record before giving up (LAST)
-> (a)
The pedestrian only just managed to avoid being hit by the oncoming car (TEETH)
-> (a)
It took many years for the government to get things back to normal after the war (PICK)
-> (a)
The burglar realized he was in a difficult situation when he noticed the guard dog (TIGHT)
-> (a)
Besty is such a talented singer that I'm sure she'll be very successful one day (FEET)
-> (a)
Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs given. Use each verb once only.
call after / get across / go about
come across / get by / stand by
There’s a spare bus (a) in case too many people turn up.
Complete each sentence with the correct form of one of the verbs given. Use each verb once only.
call after / get across / go about
come across / get by / stand by
I’m sure there’s a much easier way to tackle this problem. I think I’ve been (a) it the
wrong way.
Each of us has tried to comfort the depressed patient. (attempt)
->Each of us (a)
When we came back home, we realized it had been broken into.
->On (a)
WORD FORMATION
The customs officer insisted on examining the (a) (CONTAIN) of our suitcases.
WORD FORMATION
Even though an (a) (EXTEND) search for the missing child has been carried out by the
local police, there has been no sign of progress so far.
WORD FORMATION
When he was still unmarried years ago, he was (a) (FEET) and fancy-free.
Before the General inspected their barracks, the soldiers made sure that they were very clean (WHISTLE)
-> (a)
My sister and I have strongly disagreed for years - you name it, we argue about it (LOGGERHEADS)
-> (a)
Terry's romantic dinner was ruined when the roast in the oven caught fire (BURNT)
-> (a)
When the lights went out, it was very dark (BLACK)
-> (a)
Scarlet Snake's new record was different and exciting, so everyone wanted to buy it (FRESH)
-> (a)
"I don't understand you! Everything was going so well and then you had to go and spoil everything" (ROCK)
-> (a)
We're way below last year's profit. I think we should meet to discuss the figures and find a way to increase our sales (HEADS)
-> (a)
The police inspector wasn't interested in details of the arrest; he just wanted to know the basics (BARE)
-> (a)
Although the doctors tried hard to save the man, they knew the injuries were fatal (BATTLE)
(a)
"I don't know what I'm going to do when I leave school. I guess I'll have to think about it carefully" (CAP)
-> (a)
get / did / a colleague / in the end / to / What / a lift / was / with / I.
-> (a)
He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
->He’s got a (a)
He had no idea at all that the police were watching him.
->He was quite (a)
Even though I admire her courage, I think she is foolish.
->Much (a)
Ann’s encouraging words gave me ___ to undertake the demanding task once again.
a point
an incentive
a resolution
a target
Open Cloze: Complete the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the column provided.
The British Library in London has some wonderful examples of these early cartoons, all of (a) were produced in order for wealthy clients.
Open Cloze: Complete the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the column provided
What makes this art form so interesting is that it flourished in one small part of Europe – Flanders, today a region of northern Belgium – (a) to die out as printing was developed.
Open Cloze: Complete the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the column provided
In the (8) _______ of one four-volume example, the buyer waited for well (9)_____ a decade.
( write in this order: 8 ____/9 _____)
(a)
Open Cloze: Complete the passage with a suitable word. Write your answers in the column provided
The cartoons show a variety of subjects, but episodes from history were popular, (a) were fairy tales.
“What’s Craol ___ as a student?” – “She’s better than average.”
like
liking
liked
likes
The teacher gave the students instructions ___ clear what had to be done.
made
making
makes
had made
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
3. Answer: ...............................................
• We believe that customers like the personal ___ and so we aim to treat them all as individuals.
• I think there was just a ___ of envy in Michael’s comments about my new car.
• I’ve lost ___ with what’s happening in this programme because I didn’t see the last two episodes.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• It was a ___ match and the result was in doubt until the very last minute.
• Pay ___ attention to what I’m about to tell you and then you won’t make the same mistake again.
• Harry had always been ___ to his parents and so his decision to keep such an important matter
secret took them by surprise.
(a)
Living away from her parents, she phones my parents every week without _____.
fail
a fail
failing
failure
David steered clear _____ politics because of all the problems his father had had as a governor.
on
from
of
with
We left _____ this morning to avoid traffic jams.
clear and bright
bright and clear
early and bright
bright and early
You’re very lucky having the school and the supermarket _____ your doorstep.
at
on
by
in
I was a _____ of nerves before the interview.
sack
load
bag
cup
The new boss brought in some new _____.
blood
bloodshot
blood clots
blood transfusion
My father and mother _____ driving us to school.
take turn
take in turn
take it in turn
take it in turns
Jonathan takes his gardening very _____. He gives careful attention to this activity.
seriously
serious
strictly
strict
There are some _____ when it comes to academic writing.
dos and donts
do's and don'ts
dos and don'ts
dos' and don'ts
Surrounded by his family and friends in a cosy atmosphere, Doug was in his _____.
element
substance
days
best
You have to think _____ your _____ in this job. You need to react and make decisions quickly.
on/toe
in/toe
on/feet
in/feet
She knows these streets like the _____ of her _____.
back/hand
palm/hand
ins/house
ins/mind
How do you know? Who _____ the news to you?
dropped
clicked
broke
cropped
I really put my _____ in it. I asked her if Jane was her mother, but Jane said Jane is her sister.
mouth
tongue
toe
foot
He’s very talkative. Once he starts talking, no one can get a word _____.
on edgeways
in edgeways
for edgeways
between edgeways
WORD FORMATION
Tutt admits that only a fraction of what is claimed is true. But it’s also true to say we cannot afford to dismiss them out of hand, as one of these (a) (CONFORM) investigators may just be able to save our planet from climate change.
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• I finally ___ him after getting his home number from his wife.
• After hours of negotiation and lengthy disagreements, they finally ___ a compromise.
• Her hair was so long it ___ to her waist.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• When Laurence spilled the blackcurrant juice, it ___ the new white sofa.
• Since time was of the essence, the teacher ___ the tests quickly and efficiently.
• They ___ the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary by hosting a large party in the grounds of the estate.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• The dog would greet his ___ enthusiastically at the door every evening.
• Be very alert to his manipulations; he is a ___ at getting his own way.
• Tim is fiercely independent and certainly his own ___; nobody tells him what to do.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• The conspirators were ___ to secrecy.
• Though unemployed, Dudley thought that something was ___ to turn up.
• The parcel was roughly ___ with string.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• It’s a strange ___ whose origin its unknown.
• Pearl just stood there with a blank ___ on her face.
• The ___ of public opinion by demonstrations and strikes is a right of democratic societies.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• You should use a high ___ of oil to protect your car engine.
• Mickey re-sat the maths exam to improve his ___.
• For civil service position the ___ depends on both qualifications and length of service.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• Peggy took of her hat to reveal a ___ of red curls.
• The ___ of the explosion shattered windows in many surrounding buildings.
• It came as a ___ to me to discover that Simon was leading a double life.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• His constant questions surely ___ her patience.
• We ___ the door, but it was locked.
• His case is being ___ at the High Court at the end of the year.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• Most of what they serve at that place isn’t ___ to eat.
• Since his accident he’s only ___ to do part-time work.
• According to doctors, elderly people should try to keep themselves ___ by taking regular exercise.
(a)
Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.
Answer: ...............................................
• Terence and his friends are a strange, arty ___ of people.
• Many of us are not satisfied with their ___ and yet do nothing to improve their lives.
• At the auction I bought ___ number 3 which was an antique ring.
(a)
“Where’s Sandra?” – “She’s supposed ___ the children.”
to have looked after
to having looked after
she has looked
to be looking after
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
The teacher was deaf (a) Nick’s explanation of why he hadn’t done his homework.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
She haggled (a) the shopkeeper over the price of the souvenir.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
I’ve received an invitation (a) the annual nurses’ conference in Glasgow.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
I’m indebted (a) my husband for his support in my new business venture.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
He says he’s feeling a bit (a) colour today.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
He is a solicitor (a) profession.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
I will lend you the money (a) condition that you pay it back within this month.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
Strawberries are only (a) season in May and June.
Prepositions: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
He is an expert (a) name only; he actually knows very little about the subject.
If the judge grants his request, he will be setting a ___.
priority
ruling
decision
precedent
Your mother’s French cuisine will be ___ on the group of hungry teenagers you’re inviting over!
wasted
spent
spoiled
remained
We watched the lioness ___ and kill an antelope.
prey
maim
stalk
stampede
Mosquitoes can only breed in ___ water.
stagnant
motionless
immobile
stationary
Like most elderly people, my granny has not escaped the ___ that old age brings.
incentives
infirmities
inability
increments
The senator’s ___ statement caused quite a stir.
inflamed
inflammable
inflammatory
inflammation
We have a number of important things to ___ out before we leave.
sort
solve
resolve
make
Many foreign films are ___ when they are shown on TV.
reeled
screened
retouched
dubbed
New teachers have to be ___ with their students from the start.
firm
tough
hard
acute
Sally showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall. (DISREGARD)
-> Sally showed (a) own safety when climbing the wall.
The bus driver stopped to ___ assistance to the hit-and-run victim.
rejuvenate
fabricate
render
admonish
Mr. Lurie will have to cancel his appointment (KEEP)
-> Mr. Lurie (a) his appointment.
It is incredible how he managed to survive. (BEYOND)
-> It’s (a) to survive.
She speaks French quite well. (COMMAND)
-> She (a) French
He lent James $10,000 to buy that car. (OWES)
-> James (a) that car.
Vanessa practices the violin every day. (BY)
-> Scarcely (a) the violin.
