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Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
because
Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
such
You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
may / might
____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
despite
The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
nothing
The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
overcome
Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
fitness
After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
unfit / strength
To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
beneficial
Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
enable
Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
severity
My brother now earns far less money than he did when he was younger. // NEARLY: My brother _________________ much now as he did when he was younger.
DOES NOT/DOESN’T EARN | NEARLY SO/AS DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. // PULLED: The old bus station is __________________________________ with a new one.
BEING PULLED DOWN | AND (BEING) REPLACED/ TO BE REPLACED TO BE PULLED DOWN | AND REPLACED
The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. // THE: The number of students now at university is ________________________ been, apparently.
THE HIGHEST | (THAT/ WHICH) IT HAS EVER/ IT’S EVER
I'm disappointed with the Fishers' new album when I compare it to their previous one. // COMPARISON: I think the Fishers' new album is ________________________ their previous one.
DISAPPOINTING/ A DISAPPOINTMENT | IN COMPARISON WITH/TO
Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. // SPITE: Anna got the job of experience in public relations.
IN SPITE OF | A/HER LACK
