Brian prefers to put things ___ than to get them done. He’s the complete opposite of me.
off
15
Sara and Dave moved to the countryside to get ___ of the rat race. They want to enjoy a more relaxed and traditional way of life.
out
15
We’re ___ hot water because we’re not making a profit. We must find a way to keep the business operating in the short term.
in
15
I hope everyone will be able to work overtime this week and stay until 10p.m. each night. We have to finish this order by Friday and we are working ___ the clock.
against
15
Jeff has a habit of leaving things____ the last minute and then getting stressed about being late.
until
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Nina is so organised – she gets things done ahead ___ time so deadlines are always met.
of
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Katherine has always been very___ so it’s not surprising that she has been promoted three times in the last two years. AMBITION
ambitious
15
When you have many different tasks to do, you have to know how to _____ them so you focus on the most important ones. PRIORITY
prioritize
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The way I avoid getting ___ when I’m studying is to put on background music. DISTRACT
distracted
15
Sophie can never make up her mind about anything – she’s so____ ! Planning a night out with her can be hard work. DECIDE
indecisive
15
Peter is the perfect person to manage this project. He’s an excellent ____ and is great at managing people. COMMUNICATION
communicator
15
Louise was offered the position of deputy head as it was clear that she was ready for management _____ RESPONSIBLE
responsibility
15
It isn’t necessary for me to get up early tomorrow. HAVE
I don’t have to get up early tomorrow
15
Tim used to play outside every day when he was younger. WOULD
Tim would play outside every day when he was younger.
15
She probably won’t travel much in her new job. UNLIKELY
She is unlikely to travel much in her new job
15
It is not certain if our business will make a profit in the next six months. MAY
