When Orson Welles’ radio play, "War of the Worlds" ________ on 30th October 1938, it caused a major panic in the USA. a) performed b) was fi rst performed c) had been performed
c) had been performed
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I hope Bob doesn’t slip (on / down / back) to his old ways.
back
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Life is really starting to look (under / around / up)!
up
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My bedroom was blue. Now it’s white. Which gives the correct meaning? (I had my room painted white. / I had my room paint white.
I had my room painted white.
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Some people claimed that a UFO had landed. It __________
It was claimed that a UFO had landed.
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Marie Curie discovered radium. Radium _______________ .
Radium was discovered by Marie Curie.
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Someone had put horseshoes on the door for luck. Horseshoes ______________ .
Horseshoes had been put on the door for luck.
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I’m sure I can help. We just need to talk it (up / over / in).
over
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It’s a shame the council had to call (down / off) the carnival. I was looking forward to it.
off
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I love lounging (in / around / over) at the weekend.
around
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In the past, people believed that the world was flat. In the past, it________________ .
it was believed that the world was flat.
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The fence is broken. I don’t want it mended. Which gives the correct meaning? ( I don't want to get my fences mended. / I don't want to get my fences mend.)
