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Describing changes: adverbial phrases

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    Empower C1 Student's book page 18 n. 2b and Workbook page 5 n 2a
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  • Her popularity with teens has been on a r____d rise.
    rapid
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  • Even a s___e change in his hairstyle gets comments.
    subtle
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  • There has been a steady s____t toward part-time work.
    shift
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  • This will not result in a l____g change.
    lasting
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  • Black jeans are on the w___y out.
    way
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  • The o____g changes are affecting productivity.
    ongoing
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  • Perhaps the benefits will not be p_____e for a while.
    perceptible
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  • Changes to a language may not always be immediately n________e.
    noticeable
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  • Some changes are ______ perceptible. However, over time we notice them.
    barely
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  • The use of Americanisms by British youth is clearly on the i______e.
    increase
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  • Interest in American TV shows and music has grown s______y over the last 20 years.
    substantially
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  • More colloquial expressions are t_____g h_____d.
    taking hold
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