C1 trainer Part 2 Use of English expressions | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

She forgot to tell me _____ or not she would be home for lunch.

whether

Not ____ is he a great cook, but he also does the washing up!

only

_____ case of a fire, please use the emergency exit.

in

_____ than complaining all the time, why don't you try and come up with a solution?

rather

_____ John nor Mary wanted to go to the party.

neither

You either need to start working ____ rethink your priorities.

or

She booked the holiday early so ___ to make sure she got a place.

as to (so as to= in order to)

_________ all her hardwork, the project was not a success.

Despite

She's been put in charge ____ the sales department.

of

He made an exception ____ me and allowed me to sit in the reserved seats.

for

You need to own up and take the blame ___ your mistake.

for

I have to keep an eye ___ my neighbour's house while she is away on holiday.

on

I wish you a speedy recovery ____ your illness.

from

I can't make sense ____ this question.

of

I'm sorry but I´m not convinced ____ your arguments.

by

Children should be exposed ___ lots of different types of stories from a young age.

to

He was grateful ___ all the help provided.

for

She was very shy and wary ___ strangers.

of (be wary of - to not trust entirely)

If you are under 30 you are eligible ____ a discount on all cultural activities in the province.

for (eligbile for - you have a right to it)

He's opposed _____ any change whatsoever.

to (opposed to - against)

It's typcial ____ adolescents to push back against authority.

of (typical of)

The Carribean is renowned ____ its white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.

for (renowned for)

Good weather is usually associated ___ high pressure.

with

He's no good ____ reading emotions.

at (good at something)