2. The teacher decided to __________ when she saw the students whispering during the quiz. a) turn a blind eye b) jump out of her skin c) keep her fingers crossed

19. He worked day and night on the project—his __________ efforts finally paid off. a) tireless b) exhausted c) greedy

3. The summer holidays seemed to __________ because we were having so much fun. a) get off lightly b) be over in a flash c) stab someone in the back

20. She felt a huge __________ after completing the marathon.                              a) adrenaline rush b) sense of achievement c) flashback

6. I didn’t study much, but I still passed the test. I really __________. a) turned a blind eye b) got off lightly c) had nightmares

14. Despite the danger, she remained __________ and handled the situation calmly. a) exhausted b) steady nerves c) exhilarated

18. The rescue team showed great __________ when saving the stranded hikers. a) excitement b) courage c) satisfaction

7. The argument was getting too heated, so I decided to __________ and let them handle it. a) jump out of my skin b) back off c) keep your fingers crossed

4. After watching that horror movie, I started to __________ every night. a) have nightmares b) be over in a flash c) turn a blind eye

8. During the exam, I felt __________ because the room was so quiet and tense. a) as though time stood still b) be over in a flash c) get off lightly

17. His __________ ideas helped the company grow rapidly. a) innovative b) cautious c) narrow-minded

12. He’s always so __________—he only thinks about his own benefit. a) self-interested b) passionate c) kind

11. She is a very __________ speaker who motivates everyone around her. a) inspiring b) greedy c) cautious