Open world C1 - Unit 9: Cultural contribution | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 30 Public

Culture and festivals, prepositional phrases, comparison, reason, purpose and result

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They are as involved ______ us in the preparations for the street art festival.

as

10

She was _________ more disappointed over the break up with her boyfriend than I expected.

a lot

15

The more I study the complexities of English grammar, _________ I enjoy learning the language.

the more

5

She was ________ the most successful player in the ten-minute chess matches.

by far

15

Correct the mistake: I’d say that this laptop is by far the better one we’ve looked at so far.

the best

10

Correct the mistake: The thing about Julie is that she is not as athletic than she thinks she is.

as athletic as

5

Correct the mistake: The long I live in this city, the more I love it.

the longer

15

Correct the mistake: The neighbour’s dog seems quite aggressive at first, but he is much more friendly than he first appears.

much more friendlier

15

Many people are prepared to buy expensive branded goods _________ they think they enhance their social status amongst their peers.

so

both

because

15

_________ I don’t want to increase my carbon footprint, I’ve decided to become a vegetarian.

Since

Both

So that

10

__________ the popularity of gaming, many people are spending a disproportionate amount of time on their tablets and iPhones.

Both

Because

Because of

15

I’m going to start a programmed fitness course ________ I can reduce fat and build up muscle.

so that

both

due to

10

I was caught driving over the speed limit yesterday by the police and _________ was given an on-the-spot fine.

both

as a consequence

as a result

20

Liverpool won the Champions League Final two years in a row, ________ making them the only English team to defend their European title.

thus

therefore

both

20

You’ll need to return my suitcase ________ I am going on holiday next week and don’t have another I can take.

both

as

due to

20

Feathers of various kinds are used by Native Americans for _______ purposes.(CEREMONY)

CEREMONIAL

15