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The new metro stations are still on the way and will be finished next year. Correct the phrase.

under way

Movies, music and more are available in demand on this app. Correct the phrase.

on demand

The road was so bumpy that on times I thought I’d be sick. Correct the phrase.

at times

I won’t go camping because at the start tents are uncomfortable. Don't even get me started about the bugs! Correct the phrase.

for a start

I’d say that Janine is by far …

the most outgoing person in her family

more extrovert than either of her sisters

Vegetarian food can be considerably …

more nutritious than you might expect

good for you when cooked well

His driving skills are absolutely …

awful and I wouldn’t be surprised if he has an accident

bad and I wonder how he passed his test

It was easily …

the filthiest hotel room I’d ever seen

an exceptionally filthy hotel room

The city transport authority owns __________ of buses.

plenty

enough

I choose __________ mode of transport costs the least.

whatever

any

Plans have been announced to construct __________ seven stations.

another

more

We ended up walking the __________ way home.

whole

all

Nearly __________ hotel in the world has an online booking system.

every

each

Choose the correct word (give way / reverse / board) and put it in the correct form – At busy intersections, smaller vehicles usually __________ to larger ones.

give way

Choose the correct word (boot / board / give way) and put it in the correct form – The __________ of our family car is so tiny that we bought a luggage rack.

boot

Choose the correct word (overtake / reverse / boot) and put it in the correct form – Don’t ever __________ the vehicle in front unless you know it’s safe.

overtake

Choose the correct word (board / give way / overtake) and put it in the correct form – Families with young children are invited to __________ the aircraft now.

board

Choose the correct word (boot / reverse / overtake) and put it in the correct form – The easiest way to get into a parking space is by __________ into it.

reversing

There’s no way I will get that homework done by tomorrow, so I’m thinking of asking the teacher if she will let me __________ an extension.

have

having

He seems to be absolutely incapable __________ when he’s been tactless.

of realising

to realise

I really regret __________ more sport when I was at college.

not having played

not to have played

I’m sad because Mark has moved away and I didn’t get the chance __________ goodbye before he left.

of saying

to say

It’ll be up to you __________ a taxi home after the party.

for organising

to organise

I hope you can forgive me __________ your birthday.

for not remembering

not to remember

Believe me, there’s no way you’ll need as many things as you __________ at the beginning of your journey.

think

will think

are thinking

Pack light. If you do, then you __________ much less to carry during the trip.

will have

are going to have

Ask around. For example, see what a blogger says about the museum she __________ the other day.

visited

has visited

had visited

A quick tip for new solo travellers. Don’t worry about feeling lost. You __________ new continents – many travellers have been here before you.

aren’t discovering

don’t discover

For the first few weeks I didn’t trust myself, so I simply __________ my guidebook.

just followed

have just followed

I went on a solo trip for the first time when I was only 19 years old. Back then I was a total rookie and honestly I didn’t know what I __________.

was doing

had been doing

did

When I left home, I was nervous because I __________ solo before.

hadn’t travelled

haven’t travelled

didn't travel

Before you enter the building you need to unalble the alarm system.

disable

The President accused the media of being discouteous to him and of trying to unstabilise the government through fake news.

destabilise

It’s irrational to argue that because buying a home is inaffordable there’s no point saving up for one.

unaffordable

We had the misfortune to have a totally uncompent builder working for us.

incompetent

you / your / you’re / agree / overly / that / dependent / on / phone / Don’t / ?

Don’t you agree that you’re overly dependent on your phone?

you / mouth / , / full / refrain / Please / could / from / with / your / talking / ?

Please, could you refrain from talking with your mouth full?

starts / Would / you / what / mind / confirming / the / time / party / ?

Would you mind confirming what time the party starts?

you / What / would / I / didn’t / told / believe / you / say / if / you / I / ?

What would you say if I told you I didn’t believe you?

your / he / graduated / brothers / has / One / of / just / hasn’t / ?

Hasn’t one of your brothers just graduated?

My brother was incredibly __________ as a child and was always inventing things.

creative

humble

knowledgeable

insecure

Dave is always very __________ about checking his work.

conscientious

insecure

humble

creative

Although he thinks of himself as tolerant and open, he can actually be very __________ about some things.

narrow-minded

creative

humble

knowledgeable

She was lacking confidence and often felt a sense of __________ about her appearance.

insecurity

creativity

conscientiousness

humility

In my __________ opinion Dixon will get the job.

humble

conscientious

narrow-minded

insecure

Joan never went to university, and yet she’s incredibly __________ about a range of subjects.

knowledgeable

insecure

humble

creative