Explain the meaning of the word 'deplete'. Make an example sentence.
deplete - to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc
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Explain the meaning of the word 'сut back on'. Make an example sentence.
сut back on - to reduce one's consumption of smth or do smth less frequently
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Fill in the gap: 'Many people get caught in a _______ circle of dieting and weight gain.'
vicious
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Fill in the gap: 'If you don't go through the papers on your desk on a regular basis, they just keep on ________.'
accumulating
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The process of removing a substance from the ground or from another substance is called...
extraction
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The usage of machines and computers that can operate without needing human control is called...
automation
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Fill in the gap: 'The office buys paper in _____ to keep down costs.'
bulk
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When do we use Passive Voice?
1) to change the focus of the sentence; 2) when the doer is unknown or obvious; 3) to describe process or how something is done.
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The new product _______ by the FDA.
is now being examined
is now examining
is now been examined
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Why _______ about the meeting yesterday?
wasn't I been told
wasn't I told
hasn't I being told
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She _______ of the accident yet.
wasn't been informed
hasn't been informed
hasn't being informed
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Put the verb into correct tense: 'The thieves _____ (catch) by this time tomorrow.'
will have been caught
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Put the verb into correct tense: 'Napa Valley _____ (know) for its excellent wines.'
is known
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Put the verb into correct tense: 'While Mr. Taylor was driving down Highway 101, he ______ (pull) over and ______ (give) a ticket by a police officer.'
was pulled/given
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Put the verb into correct tense: 'Last night’s fire might _____ (cause) by lightning.'
