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Complete the collocation: face a / present a / rise to the / take up a...….

challenge

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In response to growing criticism, the government modified its plans for education cuts, though only very ______________

briefly

faintly

slightly

gradually

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As part of its major new programme of ________________ L'oreal Cosmetics is seeking to … (EXPAND)

EXPANSION

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Half the staff in the office have ______________________ down with the flu so the rest of us are doing overtime.

COME

GONE

BEEN

GOT

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Correct the mistake: We would have a parrot, but he flew away one day when I was cleaning his cage.

use to have/had

15

The headmaster must take urgent ____________ to stop the bullying that is happening in this school

advancements

steps

paces

strides

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My mother always _______________ with my brother whenever we have an argument.

supports

is

sides

goes

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This is your third warning from me this week about being late for work NOT This is the third time this week I _________________ be late for work

have warned you not to

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Shall I carry your bag for you? LIKE Would ___________ your bag for you?

you like me to carry

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I came home to find my son ________ (SWEEP) up bits of glass from the kitchen floor.

sweeping

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We wanted to continue our mountain trek but the weather was too bad. LIKE We ______________ on with our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.

would like to have carried/gone

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I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that. HELP I ___________ when he said that.

couldn't help laughing / couldn't help but laugh

15

A __________________ (BEAUTY) written tale of childhood innocence in a world of adult corruption.

beautifully

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I find it difficult to remember names DIFFICULTY I ___________________ names.

have difficulty remembering

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Complete the collocation: Ignore / Look into / Overlook / Rule out ________________

the possibility

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Complete the collocation: Broadcast / Gather / Provide / Publish ________________

information

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