He _______ a very positive contribution to the success of the project. (took/made/did/caused)
made
15
I'm afraid I'm not a very good advertisement for the diet since I've actually _______ on weight! (get/take/catch/put)
put
20
These measures have been taken _______ increasing the company's profits. (with a view to/for fear of/on purpose/in order to)
with a view to
25
You must _______ all reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your family.(take/ do/make/cause)
take
20
It's difficult to _______ accurate predictions about the effects on the environment.(take/put/make/do)
make
20
The search for a new vaccine will _______ priority over all other medical research.(make/cause/take/do)
take
20
Many people are more interested in job satisfaction than in _______ large amounts of money. (earning/causing/taking/doing)
earning
15
She used to be a heavy smoker but she _______ the habit last year.(skipped/kicked/abandoned/stopped)
kicked
25
I got into drugs because I was _______ around with the wrong people.(hanging/playing/bringing/taking)
hanging
20
At first, Polly and Luna didn't _______ very well, but now they are great friends.(take on/get along/get by/take over)
get along
20
The doctor prescribed some pills and told her to _______ a week's rest.(own/have/make/put)
have
15
He was so exhausted that he _______ asleep at his desk.(fell/broke/made/dropped)
fell
15
The kidney _______ a vital role in the removal of waste products from the blood.(makes/plays/takes/causes)
plays
15
The food is ready - please could you _______ the table for me?(make/take/lay/hang)
lay
20
I'm not sure what flavor I want - I'm still _______ my mind up.(turning/making/staying/taking)
making
15
I try to _______ an example for my employees by always arriving to work on time, replying to emails and phone calls promptly, and taking care of problems as they arise. (stand/put/set/bring)
