Because he was not able to work as fast as the rest of the class, Patrick failed the test. PACE Patrick's failure to pass the test was due to his inability _____ the rest of the class.

It is rare for a 15-year-old to be self-disciplined. ATTRIBUTE Self-discipline _____ in a 15-year-old.

If Jack had let me use his car, I would have been able to go to the party. USE I would have been able to go to the party if Jack _____ of his car.

Although people thought they were superior to their rivals, they failed to turn their superiority into goals. EDGE They were _____ their rivals but failed to turn their superiority into goals.

John had no previous experience, so nobody thought that he could win the singing competition, but he did. ODDS Against _____, _____ first place in the singing competition.

They made a mistake, but we should take into account their lack of experience and not judge them too severely. They made a mistake, but we should _____ their lack of experience.

Unlike his brother, he is certainly very intelligent. SO He is very intelligent. Certainly, _____ his brother.

Checking parts for defects and writing reports comes with the job of working in quality control. PARCEL Checking parts for defects and writing reports _____ working in quality control.

It is difficult to find a cheap and reliable second-hand car these days. BY A cheap and reliable second-hand car _____ these days.

This is not a very popular restaurant, so there are rarely long queues. OCCURENCE This restaurant is not very popular so long queues _____.

The CEO thinks he is a good negotiator, but he isn't. HALF The CEO is not _____ he thinks he is.

I signed up for English lessons, but I soon realized the advanced class was too much for me. DEPTH Soon after signing up for English lessons, I realized _____ in the advanced class.

In Japan, slurping loudly while eating your noodles is not considered impolite, but rather a sign of appreciation. DEEMED In Japan, _____ manners to slurp loudly while eating your noodles, but rather as a sign of appreciation.