1. The time you spend on your coursework will __________ your final grade in the class, so it's important to allocate enough time for studying.
mount up
keep at
count on
count towards
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2. If you __________ studying hard, you'll surely improve your grades and achieve the academic success you desire.
count on
keep at
come over
drift off
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3. The costs of the project began to __________, exceeding the initial budget by a large margin due to unforeseen expenses.
catch on
drift off
mount up
keep on
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4. As the lecture continued, I began to __________ and found it hard to stay awake, despite my efforts to focus on the professor's explanations.
take in
come round
drift off
come by
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5. Linda tends to __________ complaining about the same issues repeatedly without making any changes, which can be frustrating for those around her.
count towards
keep on
count on
mount up
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6. Despite his initial confusion, James eventually started to __________ the concept of quantum physics, after attending several advanced seminars on the subject.
catch on
mount up
take in
come over
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7. Sandy seemed to __________ as a very serious and hardworking individual when we first met her, but later revealed a more relaxed and humorous side.
come by
count on
come over
take in
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8. After some persuasion, he began to __________ our point of view and agreed with the new policy changes proposed by the team.
come round/around
catch on
take in
keep on
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9. You can always __________ me for support during the project; I'll be there to help you overcome any challenges you face.
come by
count on
count towards
come over
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10. I needed a few moments to __________ the information presented during the seminar, as it covered complex topics that required careful consideration.
catch on
come by
take in
keep on
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11. It was difficult to __________ such a rare book, but after months of searching, I finally found it in a small antique shop downtown.