We had to back out of the deal at the last minute.

After the merger, many employees were afraid of losing their jobs.

The HR department is responsible for dealing with employee complaints.

They are trying to cut down on unnecessary expenses.

I’ll need to ________ the meeting until next Monday.

The company is planning to ________ its customer service department.

1. Many students find it hard to ________ with the class after missing lessons.

1. The teacher asked us to ________ the main points before the test.

1. The teacher encouraged students to ________ in class discussions.

1. She’s very disciplined and always ________ to her study schedule.

Don’t be afraid to ________ if you don’t understand something

1. She dropped out of college to start her own business.

I’ll never get on with this book if I keep checking my phone.

1. At first, I didn’t like online learning, but I’ve come round to it.

The newspaper will bring out a special edition next Sunday.

1. After the show ended, I turned over to another channel.

I saw a shocking headline on the front page this morning.

1. We watched a live broadcast of the event from New York.

The show is aired every Monday at 9 p.m.

I didn’t see the news last night, so I need to _______ the headlines this morning.

The guest was suddenly _______ due to poor internet connection.

1. The reporter was first to _______ about the government’s decision.

Let’s _______ Channel 9; the debate is starting now.

1. The storm finally _______ after three days of heavy rain.

1. The firefighters managed to _______ the forest fire before it spread further.

1. We had to _______ the eco-marathon because of the thunderstorm.

The president was forced to _______ after failing to manage the climate crisis.

Environmentalists are _______ immediate action on global warming.

After the storm, volunteers helped to _______ the fallen trees and debris.

She decided to ___ painting after attending a local art workshop.

1. She's trying to ___ her own style of abstract painting.

1. The artist ___ a sketch before starting the final painting.

1. They released a _______ version of the song with a full orchestra.

The researchers are planning to _______ a series of experiments next month.

Make sure you _______ the printer before using it.

The drone can be controlled _______ using a smartphone app.

The plane will depart at 6:30 a.m., so please arrive early.

1. The police officer asked the driver to pull over.

1. After we landed, we had to ________ customs before leaving the airport.

She took up painting as a way to relax after work.

The team gave it their all in the final match.

She always tries to keep up with the latest fashion trends

The designer's style really catches on with young people.

1. Drinking enough water is essential for good health.

Meditation can help you stay mentally healthy.

She’s trying to save up for a new laptop.

1. I got a really good deal on this jacket.

The movie trailer gave away the ending.

1. The director asked them to rehearse the scene again.

​​He always ________ under pressure, especially during exams.

I usually ________ my notes before an exam.

She’s very good at ________ new concepts quickly.

1. She managed to ________ a lot of knowledge in just a few months.

He’s trying to ________ a solution to the staffing issue.

Paul submitted his assignment one week after the deadline with no explanation.

1. The new policy didn’t ________ well with the employees.

1. We’re all working hard to get the project off the ground.

The intern was eager to get the hang of the new software.

She always sticks to the rules, even under pressure.

The heavy rain finally ___ after two days of non-stop downpour.

The forest fire was so intense it took days to ___ it ___.

1. The new green policies are expected to ___ positive changes.

The river ___ its banks after the storm.

1. The scandal story was completely ___ by the press.

The reporter ___ the celebrity during the interview.

1. The host asked the guest to ___ after a short commercial break.

The newspaper was accused of trying to ___ public opinion.

The editor decided to ___ the article due to factual errors.

The radio host ___ controversial topics to attract listeners.

Scientists have ___ a new method for detecting viruses.

He ___ the experiment even though the data was inconclusive.

He had to ___ the file to see what was wrong.

The tech company had to ___ the launch due to a bug.

The researcher ___ several errors in the initial findings.

1. The project ___ when they lost funding.

After testing, they decided to ___ the new model.

1. She really ___ when she performed her new song live.

1. He’s trying to ___ a new style of abstract painting.

1. I need to ___ these photos before we choose one for the magazine.

1. The plane ___ on time despite the storm.

Our car ___ halfway through the trip.

1. We ___ an old friend while backpacking in Spain.

I’ll ___ you ___ at the airport around 10.

1. Let’s ___ and rest before heading out again.

1. She ___ jogging every morning now.

1. I don’t want to ___ too early in the match.

The team ___ the lead in the second half.

1. I ___ when he scored that incredible goal!

1. We decided to ___ our match due to the rain.

1. She always manages to ___ the latest trends effortlessly.

1. She ___ her jacket and handed it to the attendant.

1. He ___ smoking after ten years.

You should always ___ a new exercise routine with a warm-up.

1. The trainer told her to ___ if she felt any pain.

I’m trying to ___ on unnecessary spending.

They had to ___ the purchase because the card was declined.

1. The new movie really ___ my expectations.

1. That actor ___ as a comedian before turning to drama.

1. The singer ___ during the performance due to illness.

Who is responsible ... dealing with complaints?

We began ... looking round for advertising agencies which had experience of our market.

The covering letter wasn’t attached ... the CV.

Don’t you think you should apply for the job ... writing?

I was only absent ... the office for a few minutes!

Success in this industry depends a lot ... luck!

If you need to ... the teacher’s attention, just put your hand up.

Make sure you ... your homework before you go out.

Could I ... a suggestion? Why not have piano lessons?

I really don’t ... the point of taking the exam when you’re not ready for it.

I’ll meet you at the school gates during the lunch ... .

Do you think you could pass that book ... to me, please?

Mrs Dawson said that we are ... our lesson in the library next Monday.

• In English yesterday, we had a discussion ... different cultures.

• ... my opinion, maths shouldn’t be a compulsory subject.

When you ... the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

My dad wants me to go to university, but I’m in ... minds about it.

I still have a lot .. .... about the English language.

If the examiner can’t ... sense of your writing, you’ll get a low mark.

1. I hadn’t studied, so when the teacher asked me I had ... idea.

It’s not always easy to ... the difference between fact and opinion.

The debate will ... place tonight.

In my ..., freedom of the press must be maintained.

Media mogul Ronald Murdock has ... control of another tabloid.

They ... a description of the robber on CrimeTime and it sounded like you!

J.K. Rowling has ... an enormous influence on children’s literature.

I could spend hours ... the Internet!

They said ... the news that the price of petrol is going up again.

The issue ... question is more complex than you think.

Watch ... for words like ‘so-called’ in articles as they express the writer’s bias.

I don’t think people should be allowed to perform experiments ... animals

There was an explosion in technology ... the beginning of the 20th century

Let’s face ... - we are destroying the environment and we need to do something now

The distance from the Earth to the Sun is, ... average, about 149 million kilometres

It’s amazing that creatures survive ... the bottom of the ocean

Fox Talbot ... the first photograph in 1835

Researchers have ... to the conclusion that your personality is affected by your genes

Do you mind if I just ... a quick phone call from here?

Many lives were saved ... the introduction of antibiotics

The ... of the nuclear accident is still unknown

My father works at the university, doing research .... weather control