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The board of directors is meeting today to appoint a replacement (a)   the retiring chairman.

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He was very solicitous (a)   our comfort and made every effort to ensure we had a pleasant journey.

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The manager was sympathetic (a)   their request for a non-smoking area.

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Her colleagues intend to support her (a)   her fight against discrimination in the workplace.

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He’s not only a comedian, but also an expert (a)   ventriloquism.

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None of us could agree (a)   what to buy our teacher as a present.

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There are strong arguments (a)   banning the use of aerosol sprays.

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On our honeymoon we argued (a)   everything, from the food to to the weather!

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You must show your passport as soon as you arrive (a)   a new country.

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Jackie is hopeless (a)   mathematics.

We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH)

->To (a)  

Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)

->Some parents have (a)  

It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST)

->It is in (a)  

He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders. (NOTHING)

->He (a)  

You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)

->The moment (a)  

WORD FORMATION

She has very few friends because she is so (a)   . (SOCIETY)

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The (a)   causes of the riots have been ignored. (LIE)

WORD FORMATION

I was impressed by his act of (a)   . (HERO)

WORD FORMATION

The regime gained (a)   for its harsh treatment of political prisoners. (NOTORIOUS)

WORD FORMATION

“You must not wear (a)   clothes to work again”, said the manager. (REVEAL)

WORD FORMATION

Any living thing is in the state of (a)   .

(BE)

WORD FORMATION

Life in Tahiti was (a)   by the artistic touch of Paul Gaugin’s paintings of the islanders’ customs.

(ROMANCE)

He suggested that we should invite Tom to the party. (INVITE)

->He (a)   to the party.

My grandmother was nearly 86 when she died earlier this year. (NOW)

->My grandmother, (a)   86.

The price of oranges has fallen because there are so many on the market. (SUCH)

->There is (a)   on the market that the price has fallen.

Parking is not allowed in this street. (prohibited)

It (a)   in this street.

I can’t possibly finish this work without your help. (DEPENDING)

->I (a)   this work.

The new presenter certainly has plenty of confidence. (LACK)

->The new presenter (a)   confidence.

Meg wants it to be clear to people that she’s fair. (SEEN)

->Meg (a)   fair.

I want to go to London for our holiday but my husband won’t even consider the idea. (HEAR)

->My husband (a)   for our holiday.

The original plan was to complete the building by August. (DUE)

->The (a)   August.

Do you think there’s any chance of the socialist party winning the election this time round? (GET)

->Do you think there’s any chance (a)   this time round?

I feel it’s wrong that this site is going to be redeveloped by the council. (EARMARKED)

->I feel it’s wrong that (a)   the council.

Mary was always making John the subject of her cruel jokes. (BUTT)

->John (a)   cruel jokes.

Susy managed to cope with so many problems when she was declared bankrupt. (STRIDE)

->Susy (a)   when she was declared bankrupt.

The M.P. often had a different opinion from the accepted Party policies. (STEP)

->The M.P. (a)   his Party’s policies.

I am so busy at the moment that I can’t take on any extra work. (PLATE)

->I (a)   at the moment that I can’t take on any extra work.

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to bestow gifts (a)   someone

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a visitor (a)   the city

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a sigh (a)   pleasure

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to resign (a)   your job

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death (a)   drowning

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to struggle (a)   your rights

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to feature (a)   the cinema

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entry (a)   the EU

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to keep something secret (a)   a friend

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to take a shot (a)   the enemy

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to buy something (a)   a discount

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to trip (a)   a stone

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freedom (a)   speech

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to fall in love (a)   first sight

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to admit (a)   a fault

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to be full (a)   life

Which particle fits in each of these sets of sentences?

Pam really went .................................... me in the office today.

They are selling their old computer but they don’t expect it to go .................................... much.

Please be quiet, children - and that goes .................................... you too, Mick.

(a)  

Which particle fits in each of these sets of sentences?

There is one rule which we ask all club members to keep ....................................

I wish the lecturer would stop digressing and keep .................................... the point.

Before your exams, make a revision timetable and try to keep .................................... it.

(a)  

WORD FORMATION

It is said that a female

relative of the Olympic champion Doreus gained (65) (a)   (ADMIT) dressed as a man, but tripped and fell.

WORD FORMATION

Her tunic came (66) (a)   (DO), and she was expelled from the precincts.

WORD FORMATION

Literally meaning rebirth this age was (2)________(CHARACTER) by a (3) _________ (NEW) interest in classical learning and values.

(write in this order: 2 ____/3 ____)

(a)  

WORD FORMATION

This philosophy can be best understood as a reaction against the seemingly (7) (a)   (TERMINATE) dark ages in which every aspect of life was seen through divine

light.

WORD FORMATION

The humanists of the Renaissance took as their frame of (9) (a)   (REFER) man himself.

WORD FORMATION

For perhaps the first time in western history, man’s potential seemed (10) (a)   (LIMIT).

You could let someone else use your old clothes. (RECYCLE)

->Why (a)   old clothes?

The loss of the account was not our fault. (BLAME)

->We (a)   the account.

She said she was worried about the problem of pollution. (CONCERN)

->She (a)   pollution.

Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. (SOUL)

->Tom (a)   the party.

Linda did not agree with me about the closure. (SHARE)

->Linda (a)   the closure.

The government’s retraining programme proved to be unsuccessful due to lack of funds. (MET)

->The government’s (a)   due to lack of funds.

The lease on my flat is valid until the end of the year. (RENEWAL)

->The lease on my flat (a)   the end of the year.

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• The school had a ___ of money available to subsidise class excursions.

• The Websters have dug a small ornamental ___ in their garden.

• Walter was down at the leisure centre playing ___ with his friends.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• It is difficult to hang curtains on that ___ because there is a narrow pelmet hanging over it.

• I think I’d prefer to fly to Edinburgh rather than go by ___.

• Maude held on firmly to the ___ as she climbed slowly up the stairs.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• Despite lack of practice, his ___ improved as the chess match progressed.

• Hunters returned empty-handed, the ___ having been protected by animal rights activists.

• It was the first ___ of the season and ten goals were scored.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• There was much controversy about the new education ___.

• A hummingbird is a tiny multi-coloured bird which sucks the nectar from flowers with its long

curved ___.

• There was a reminder from the electricity company because we forgot to pay last month’s ___.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• You have a ___ choice. Either you obey the rules or you leave.

• The tennis player beat his opponent in ___ sets.

• Pam has beautiful teeth they are pearly white and ___.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• The whole place ___ with music.

• His cruel words still ___ in her ears.

• There was something about her story that ___ true.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

9. Answer: ...............................................

• It was a ___ fight and the best man won.

• In order to qualify for this position, you must have a ___ driving licence.

• She took a ___ sheet of paper and began the letter again.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• Your ___ will follow you on the next flight, sir.

• These exercises are designed to develop the muscles in your ___.

• The road was blocked by the ___ of a fallen tree.

(a)  

PREPOSITIONS

I’m extremely pressed (a)   money these days. Could you lend me a few pounds, please?

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Don’t expose this gas tin (a)   open fire as it may result in an explosion.

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We all sympathised (a)   Gloria when we had learned about her father’s unexpected death.

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Michael showed his disgust (a)   the way he was treated by refusing to speak to anyone.

PREPOSITIONS

I know Pete’s conduct was intolerable, but don’t be hard (a)   him.

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• Sylvia was out in the meadow, ___ wildflowers.

• Floyd is so quarrelsome; he is always ___ fights with his schoolmates.

• ___ the winning entry from so many impressive paintings in the competition was no mean task.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• China is likely to be a great military ___ in the future.

• As soon as it came into ___, the government set about reforming the National Health Service.

• Because fossil fuel supplies are fast running out, alternative sources of ___ will have to be found.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• I ___ the parcel I sent you because I didn’t want it to get lost.

• Gloria ___ for a course to learn pottery at the college yesterday.

• The fact that he had been insulted suddenly ___ on his face when he flushed with anger.

(a)  

Gapped sentences: Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in ALL three sentences.

Answer: ...............................................

• Although the two women look remarkably alike, there is no family ___ between them.

• A ___ on my beautiful gold chain broke and I lost it.

• There is no ___ between the minister and the spy ring, despite the rumours which are circulating in

the government.

(a)  

PREPOSITIONS

Richard the Third wasn’t the only king who died (a)   battle.

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The scouts got very tired (a)   marching up the hill and asked for a good rest.

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Why don’t you send a message (a)   return of post? It will be delivered more quickly, then.

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We have recently directed our aims (a)   developing a prototype of an extremely economical vehicle.

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You should be ashamed (a)   what you have done. Don’t ever hit your brother again!

PREPOSITIONS

I did my best to be helpful (a)   planning the excursion, but they seemed to pay no attention to my remarks.

Only Martha survived the crash. (SOLE)

->Martha (a)   crash.

If you give in to them, you’ll be sorry. (STAND)

If (a)   , you’ll be sorry.

Jack’s teacher says he’s particularly good at languages. (FLAIR)

->Jack’s teacher says (a)   languages.

People often make that mistake in the beginning. (COMMON)

->It (a)   in the beginning.

The majority of their clientele is made up of local people. (COMPRISE)

Local people (a)   their clientele.

The politician tried to find people who were willing to back his campaign to help the homeless.

(DRUM)

->The politician tried to (a)   campaign to help the homeless.

Karen’s bad mood is totally unconnected with the matter in hand. (BEARING)

->The (a)   Karen’s bad mood.

WORD FORMATION

The principal acted extremely (a)   (HONOR)

WORD FORMATION

When you lost the prize so narrowly my heart (a)   for you (BLOOD)

WORD FORMATION

I'm sorry but you must have (a)   - I'll say it again. (HEAR)

WORD FORMATION

They made him welcome in the school in spite of his (a)   habits. (SOCIAL)

WORD FORMATION

Turn that music down! It's (a)   (DEAF)

PHRASAL VERBS

come into / come up with / deal with / find out / get on / light upon / pick up / think through

- I'll have to (a)   the problem very carefully before I can give you an answer

PHRASAL VERBS

come into / come up with / deal with / find out / get on / light upon / pick up / think through

I was very fortunate to (a)   an excellent private tutor to help me with my studies.

PHRASAL VERBS

come into / come up with / deal with / find out / get on / light upon / pick up / think through

Class numbers are very low just now as a lot of students have the flu but they should (a)   soon.