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English 19 Public

The thing I've just stated.

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They decided against driving because they feared there would be too much snow. (FEAR) They chose __________ too much snow.

NOT TO DRIVE FOR/THROUGH/OUT OF FEAR OF

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Pay no attention to him when he’s complaining. (NOTICE) Don’t __________________ complaints.

TAKE ANY NOTICE OF HIS

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They’re still on speaking terms even though they’ve had a big argument. (FALLEN) They ________________________ having had a big argument.

HAVEN'T FALLEN OUT DESPITE

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My parents seldom stay up late. (RARE) It ______________________ bed late.

IS RARE FOR MY PARENTS TO GO TO/IS RARE (THAT) MY PARENTS GO TO

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Whatever you do, you must remember to lock the drawer. (ACCOUNT) On __________________ the drawer.

NO ACCOUNT SHOULD/MUST YOU /ARE YOU TO FORGET TO LOCK

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Carlota’s boss says that she is doing a wonderful job. (PRAISE) Carlota’s boss ________________ her.

HAS NOTHING BUT PRAISE FOR // IS FULL OF PRAISE FOR

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OWN > ABSTRACT NOUN?

OWNERSHIP

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EXCLUDE > ADJECTIVE?

EXCLUSIVE

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BASE > ADJ?

BASIC

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MONEY > ADJ?

MONETARY

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AUTHORITY > NEG. ADJ.?

UNAUTHORISED

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ALIEN > NEG. ADJ.?

INALIENABLE

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COMPLETE WITH ONE WORD: We have a difficult night _____ of us. We'd best get some rest.

ahead

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COMPLETE WITH ONE WORD: Studying 10 minutes every day as opposed to two hours, once a week is actually better ____ the long run.

in

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COMPLETE WITH ONE WORD: More than a week ago, Thursday evening to be _______, she was at her evening class.

precise / exact

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COMPLETE WITH ONE WORD: In the UK, potatoes are still the most popular carbohydrate, _______ by white bread.

followed

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