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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 / 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
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
'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,' said the police officer to Max. // DANGERS: Max received a ________________ at night without any lights from the police officer.
warning about / regarding / concerning | the dangers of / when cycling
The band had ________ an electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
given
John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
out
Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
up / enrolled
John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
attracted
In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
range
What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
set
There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
which
Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
up
Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
like
