You have to arrive early at the airport, otherwise you may miss your flight. RESULT You have to arrive early at the airport. Failure _____ in you missing your flight.
to do so | may result
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
They accused him of deceiving people into giving him their money. DECEPTION He was accused of _____ .
obtaining / getting / taking / stealing money from people | by deception
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
"I was in the middle of washing my hair when you called me," she said. PROCESS She said _____ washing her hair when I called her.
(that) she had been | in the process of
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
The government underestimates how much the problem of staff shortages affect the UK's healthcare system. EXTENT The government underestimates _____ problem of staff shortages in the UK's healthcare system.
the extent | of the
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
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.
to keep | pace with
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
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.
it is not | deemed impolite/bad
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
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.
make | allowances for
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
25
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.
are part and parcel | of
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
25
Many years of high stress at work resulted in his health deteriorating. TOLL Many years of high stress at work _____ health.
took a | toll on his
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
It is rare for a 15-year-old to be self-disciplined. ATTRIBUTE Self-discipline _____ in a 15-year-old.
is a rare | attribute
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
heart
Other team wins 25 points!
Oops!
seesaw
Swap points!
Okay!
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
lifesaver
Give 25 points!
Oops!
boom
Lose 50 points!
Oops!
gold
Win 50 points!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
20
Unlike his brother, he is certainly very intelligent. SO He is very intelligent. Certainly, _____ his brother.
more so | than
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
15
In all probability, the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses. LIKELIHOOD There _____ the merger between Peugeot PSA and Fiat Chrysler will lead to job losses.
is a strong / a high / every | likelihood that
Oops!
Check
Okay!
Check
20
At first glance, his suggestion for improving our service seems to make sense. On _____ , _____ improvements in our service makes sense.