We're hoping to reach the semi finals at ______, but I don't expect we'll will the cup.
least
As Izaro walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
sight
Think CARE about how to answer this question.
carefully
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
Although
Unless
For
So
He ___ a strong impression during the interview.
Made
Left
Gave
Took
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wished I go
Wish I have
Wish I had
Would wish I had
The winters in the Basque Country tend to ___ mild and wet.
have
like
be
get
She waited ___ he arrived.
While
Until
Since
Unless
It's far ____ clear who's going to win the league this year.
from
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Because of
While
Due
Although
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned down
Turned off
Turned in
Turned away
_____________ my car is old, it's REMARK RELY.
Although / remarkably / reliable
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Bravery
Braveness
Bravely
Braving
They ___ out a customer survey.
Put
Gave
Carried
Took
Irati was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
uncollaborative
I only went to see that fil because you told me how good it was. / HAVE: I _______________ to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
I wouldn't have gone to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
Irune likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.
care
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
One time
First time
Best time
Only time
Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
because
We ___ a conclusion after hours of debate.
Made
Found
Reached
Had
It was such a PLEASE hosting the party. I'd love to do it again.
pleasure
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
From
Since
For
By
She ___ a complaint about the noise.
Put
Made
Did
Took
Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
by
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
Until
If
Unless
While
The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
overcome
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practice
Practicing
Practised
Practical
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Since
Although
If
Unless
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Reliability
Reliable
Relying
Reliance
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Haven’t needed
Needn’t
Didn’t have
Didn’t need
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 | NEARLY SO/AS DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Haven’t needed
Didn’t have
Needn’t
Didn’t need
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
As soon as
Soon
No sooner
Hardly
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduct
Reduce
Reduction
Reducing
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Reliability
Reliable
Reliance
Relying
Patucas sprinted after the deer. However, she was AMBITIOUS and didn't have a chance of catching it.
overambitious
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
Since
For
In
During
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leadership
Leading
Leaded
Leader
He ___ pride in his work.
Has
Takes
Feels
Owns
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Have to bring
Didn’t need
Don’t need to bring
Needn’t bring
Orduña is renowned ____ its excellent cake shops and friendly people.
for
The team played well ___ losing.
While
Although
Because
Despite
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Didn’t need
Don’t need to bring
Needn’t bring
Have to bring
We ___ a conclusion after hours of debate.
Made
Reached
Found
Had
I asked Peter not to wash up. It was completely NECESSARY.
unnecessary
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthusiasm
Enthusiast
Enthusiastic
Enthused
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
If she didn’t have
If she hadn’t had
Unless she had
Hadn’t she had
___________ being only 9 inches tall, Patucas is by _____ the bravest dog in Bizkaia.
despite / far
Matthew's School of English was the first of it's k____ to open in Amurrio.
kind
There's going to be an exciting REVEAL on tomorrow's show.
revelation
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achievement
Achieving
Achieved
Achieves
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduction
Reducing
Reduce
Reduct
She waited ___ he arrived.
Unless
While
Since
Until
We’ll ___ out more information soon.
Send
Put
Take
Give
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Broken
Called
Taken
Put
The product was ___ out of the market.
Put
Taken
Left
Gone
It _____ as a surprise when Peter told his boss he was resigning.
returned
arrived
came
went
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
That
Although
So
Because
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leaded
Leadership
Leading
Leader
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
If
Since
Unless
Although
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
While
Because
Despite
Although
I'm not into reggaeton, I really don't care ____ it.
for
about
from
by
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
Until
Since
By
For
She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.
from
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Sensitive
Senseful
Sensing
Sensible
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
If
While
Unless
Although
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memorising
Memory
Memorable
Memorised
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Didn’t have
Needn’t
Didn’t need
Haven’t needed
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helped
Helping
Helpful
Helpless
She's normally such a nasty person, so when she started complimenting me, I felt her words were quite SINCERE.
insincere
I'd love to go to Delike but I'd rather wait ______ all the teenagers go home.
until
Maialen's marks in the PAU were very disappointing. They didn't ____ her justice at all!
take
make
get
do
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
In
At
To
With
Taking my driving test was an SEVERE / BURNING / INTENSE / FIERCE experience.
intense
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
No sooner
Soon
As soon as
Hardly
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
Although
So
Because
That
On a scale of 1 to 10 for braveness, Patucas SCORES / MARKS / GRADES / POINTS a 10 every time!
scores
The idea didn’t ___ off.
Go
Take
Send
Lift
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
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achievement
Achieves
Achieving
Achieved
You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
may / might
To revise EFFECTIVE, it's important to organise your time and make excellent notes.
effectively
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Blamed me for
Blamed to me
Put blame on
Said I was
Please ___ in mind what I said.
Take
Hold
Bear
Keep
John could decide ___________ or not to buy the basketball.
whether
There's a difference between an economical MIGRATE and a refugee.
migrant
Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.
overpriced / overhyped
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduct
Reduce
Reducing
Reduction
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achievement
Achieves
Achieved
Achieving
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
High time
About time
Time
Due time
Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
up
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned away
Turned down
Turned off
Turned in
Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
such
The Guk statue DATE the opening of Matthew's School of English in Amurrio.
predates
With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
empowered
On Black Friday there are normally huge REDUCE in price.
reductions
The team played well ___ losing.
Because
Despite
Although
While
It's ACCEPT that Zaraobe didn't win the match. The coach is going to make a complaint about the referees.
unacceptable
He ___ pride in his work.
Takes
Feels
Owns
Has
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Maturely
Maturity
Matured
Maturable
He ___ up with the noise all night.
Held
Took
Put
Got
The ending was very emotional and we all ___ tears.
wet
cried
fell
shed
The team played well ___ losing.
Despite
Although
Because
While
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Created
Creative
Creation
Creating
Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
like
I've been looking at this exercise for hours and I still can't make sense ____ it.
of
We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
inconvenient
After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
unfit / strength
__________ than go out in Amurrio, the friends decided that Orduña was a much better option.
rather
John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
out
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memorable
Memorising
Memory
Memorised
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
By
Until
Since
For
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Blamed me for
Blamed to me
Said I was
Put blame on
We CONCLUDE / DISPUTE / REASON / ARGUE the claim that we are lazy and rude.
dispute
She waited ___ he arrived.
Until
While
Since
Unless
Jon's interest in England EXTENDED /EXPANDED / SPREAD / WIDENED far beyond simply learning the language.
extended
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
Although
While
Despite
Because
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creation
Creative
Creating
Created
Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.
pound
It's been over six months since I last saw Dan. / SEEN: I _______________________________ over six months.
I haven't seen Dan for over six months.
The band had ________ and electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
given
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
If
Although
Unless
While
He ___ ahead with the plan.
Got
Went
Put
Made
They ___ up the tent quickly.
Put
Held
Built
Took
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wish I had
Wished I go
Wish I have
Would wish I had
I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.
crave
Since I left school, I have ____ touch with most of my classmates.
lost
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
By
For
From
Since
The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ______________________ raining.
The match went ahead even though it was raining.
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
That
As
So
Very
Zaraobe won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
pride
Patucas is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into touble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
Due to her bravery, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
Despite
While
Because
Although
Patucas never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Patucas __________________ opportunity to go on a hike
Patucas never gives up the opportunity to go on a hike
They ___ a lot of effort into the project.
Gave
Made
Took
Put
I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
miss
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduce
Reduction
Reduct
Reducing
We had loads to do so we didn't knock ___ work until 8 pm.
over
off
up
on
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performed
Performing
Performance
Performer
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
As
Too
Very
So
The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were stongly opposed ___ the proposal.
to
She ___ back the tears during the speech.
Kept
Got
Put
Held
The team was ___ into the final by their captain Tony Adams.
led
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Would wish I had
Wished I go
Wish I have
Wish I had
It's great to gain the RECOGNISE of others but personal satisfaction is the most important reason why I do it.
recognition
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthusiasm
Enthusiast
Enthusiastic
Enthused
My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different IT companies in London.
consultant
I'm not particularly ADVENTURE. I've never travelled abroad even.
adventurous
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
During
In
For
Since
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memory
Memorising
Memorable
Memorised
Please ___ in mind what I said.
Keep
Hold
Bear
Take
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Maturely
Matured
Maturity
Maturable
She's actually really friendly even though she comes ______ as a bit of a cow.
across
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
Although
For
So
Unless
Let’s ___ the meeting for now.
Take off
Break off
Put off
Put out
They ___ a lot of effort into the project.
Gave
Made
Put
Took
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
Until
Unless
While
If
She ___ back the tears during the speech.
Got
Held
Kept
Put
____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
despite
He ___ into the office unexpectedly.
Jumped
Dropped
Burst
Ran
I'm going to finish the race, _________ hard it is.
even though
although
however
despite
We pride _____ on our excellent customer service.
ourselves
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
For
Although
So
Unless
Our plans fell __________ at the last moment and we couldn't open on time.
through
She ___ up with a great idea.
Came
Took
Put
Made
We've _________ up a shortlist of candidates for the role.
drawn
sketched
noted
jotted
John's writing was excellent but it was littered with CARE errors.
uncareful
She ___ up with a great idea.
Took
Made
Put
Came
___ the rain, we went out.
Although
Even
However
Despite
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performance
Performed
Performer
Performing
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creative
Creation
Created
Creating
The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
nothing
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
As
Very
So
That
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Sensing
Sensitive
Sensible
Senseful
They ___ up the tent quickly.
Held
Built
Put
Took
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creation
Creative
Created
Creating
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
Unless she had
If she hadn’t had
Hadn’t she had
If she didn’t have
She ___ up yoga to relax.
Made
Got
Put
Took
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned down
Turned in
Turned away
Turned off
Let’s ___ the meeting to Monday.
Move
Put
Push
Send
Patucas sat under the table, waiting PATIENCE to be given the leftovers.
patiently
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practice
Practicing
Practised
Practical
Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
enable
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wish I had
Would wish I had
Wish I have
Wished I go
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performer
Performed
Performing
Performance
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Available
Avail
Availableness
Availability
Before we start, we can ____ down a few ideas to include in the presentation.
jot
banana
drawn
sketch
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Availableness
Available
Avail
Availability
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
While
If
Unless
Until
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practice
Practical
Practicing
Practised
He ___ up with the noise all night.
Put
Took
Got
Held
The were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the theif who only wanted to steal their money.
misled
It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
historical
Were ___ not for his surname, you'd never know Jon was related to Sara.
it
The manager ___ responsibility for the mistake.
Took
Made
Had
Accepted
Can you ___ an eye on my bag?
Take
Give
Keep
Put
Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
up / enrolled
They ___ down the old building.
Put
Broke
Knocked
Dropped
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
If she hadn’t had
Hadn’t she had
Unless she had
If she didn’t have
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
Best time
One time
First time
Only time
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
So
As
Despite
Even
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Bravery
Braving
Bravely
Braveness
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helped
Helpful
Helpless
Helping
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
By
Until
For
Since
Advances in education have been d_____ by technology.
driven
Adele is a singer of some ________.
popular
renown
reputation
fame
__________________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
Although
We need to ___ action immediately.
Take
Set
Make
Do
I regard Patucas ____ a true friend.
as
The architect came round with a few ideas she'd __________ up that morning.
jotted
noted
drawn
sketched
She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
to
Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
You don't need to pay in advance to attend school clubs.
Izaro spent a year in the States and so has a unique PERCEPTION / AWARENESS / INSIGHT / VISION into their culture.
insight
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Although
Unless
Because
While
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
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Although
However
Even
Despite
I had to satisfy my CURIOUS and couldn't resist looking at the exam.
curiosity
The product was ___ out of the market.
Put
Gone
Left
Taken
They ___ out a customer survey.
Carried
Took
Put
Gave
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
Until
Before
After
When
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Said I was
Blamed to me
Put blame on
Blamed me for
Dachshunds ____ used to hunt all kinds of animals, from ducks to wild boar. They are extremely ADAPT _______ having short legs.
are / ADAPTABLE / despite
Going to Votoria on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.
appeals
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
Too
As
So
Very
Despite his EXPERT, Izaro played excellently in the cup final.
inexperience
We need to ___ action immediately.
Take
Set
Make
Do
In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
range
Patucas was wary ____ the sharks swimming in the sea but decided to jump in anyway.
of
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
Due time
About time
Time
High time
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Broken
Called
Put
Taken
If you go to York, there's nothing _______ to eat than fish'n'chips!
good
tasty
best
better
There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
which
Alazne was under no ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that the Advanced exam is extremely difficult.
illusion
Marta's having a load of problems with her dog. It so OBEY.
disobedient
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leader
Leaded
Leadership
Leading
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
By
For
Since
From
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
In
With
At
To
The idea didn’t ___ off.
Send
Take
Go
Lift
John was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.
win
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Although
However
Despite
Even
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
Unless
Until
While
If
___ the rain, we went out.
Despite
Although
Even
However
She ___ up yoga to relax.
Put
Took
Got
Made
The manager ___ responsibility for the mistake.
Accepted
Made
Had
Took
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Senseful
Sensing
Sensitive
Sensible
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
To
At
In
With
The bus journey was so PLEASE. I'd hate to do it again.
unpleasant
They ___ down the old building.
Put
Broke
Dropped
Knocked
Can you ___ an eye on my bag?
Put
Give
Keep
Take
What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
set
She ___ a complaint about the noise.
Did
Put
Made
Took
You really have to turn ______ your marks if you want to pass the exam.
around
Sausage dogs' barks are ___ deep they sound like a much bigger dog.
so
The fascists are always complaining about MIGRATE but really they should worry more about corporate crime and political corruption
immigrants
It's typical _______ sausage dogs to be extremely brave and tough.
among
He ___ a strong impression during the interview.
Made
Took
Gave
Left
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helpless
Helpful
Helped
Helping
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performing
Performance
Performed
Performer
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Needn’t
Didn’t have
Haven’t needed
Didn’t need
"I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
around
Alazne came back from the States not long ___.
ago
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
Best time
Only time
First time
One time
We’ll ___ out more information soon.
Give
Put
Send
Take
We should ___ this into account.
Make
Bring
Take
Have
The league very competitive and in the end, Atheltic narrowly lost ___ on winning.
out
___ the rain, we went out.
Although
Despite
However
Even
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthusiastic
Enthused
Enthusiasm
Enthusiast
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
In
With
At
To
Because of her excellent marks, Irati was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
for
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determining
Determinator
Determined
Determination
Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
are
She ___ out a sigh of relief.
Made
Put
Let
Took
We're going to ex_____ these questions in class tomorrow.
explore
When pressed on the topic, answering the question was AVOID for the minister.
unavoidable
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
Despite
So
Even
As
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
After
When
Until
Before
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determination
Determinator
Determined
Determining
Zuriñe, as it ________, is a well-known chess player.
is
was
works
happens
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Braving
Braveness
Bravery
Bravely
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Bravery
Braveness
Braving
Bravely
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Availableness
Available
Availability
Avail
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
From
For
By
Since
"You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ______________________________ the last piece of chocolate.
Hannah accused Paul of taking the last piece of chocolate.
Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common.
anything
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
Since
In
During
For
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Matured
Maturity
Maturable
Maturely
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
We made loads of plans for the holidays but our flight was BOOK and they all fell _______.
overbooked / fell through
We have to search for MARGIN gains by improving every small detail.
marginal
He ___ into the office unexpectedly.
Jumped
Ran
Dropped
Burst
We'll start the class at 9:30 am tomorrow ________ my train is late again.
unless
'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
SUCCEED is difficult to achieve. You have to be highly motivated.
success
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
Hardly
Soon
As soon as
No sooner
Let’s ___ the meeting for now.
Break off
Put off
Take off
Put out
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
As
Too
So
Very
Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
honest
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
So
Too
As
Very
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Although
If
Since
Unless
John didn't pass the exam but his teacher made an _____________ for him and let him go home anyway.
exception
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Because of
While
Due
Although
She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
presence
It was a close match and far ____ clear who was going to win.
from
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
Before
When
Until
After
We'll have to cancel to match if the ground doesn't thaw. // CALL: We will ______________ the ground thaws.
We will call off the game unless the ground thaws.
The exam is little over a month away. We can't afford any slip ____!
ups
She thought ______ it for ten minutes and finally Patucas came __ with the SOLVE.
about / up / solution
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Because of
While
Although
Due
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
As
Even
So
Despite
He ___ ahead with the plan.
Got
Put
Went
Made
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
Although
While
Unless
If
He slipped ____ and had to make __ for his mistake.
up / up
María was ANXIETY to find out the result of her exam.
anxious
John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
attracted
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determination
Determinator
Determined
Determining
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Unless
Since
If
Although
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
Time
High time
About time
Due time
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Unless
Although
Because
While
I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.
impression
Marian only arrived at the party at 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed. / TURN: Marian _____________ at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
Marian didn't turn up at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
Penguins, ostriches and kiwis are birds, all of ___ are flightless.
which
To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
beneficial
We should ___ this into account.
Bring
Take
Have
Make
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
So
That
As
Very
Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
fitness
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Don’t need to bring
Didn’t need
Needn’t bring
Have to bring
So ______ Alazne can get to school on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am.
that.
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthused
Enthusiast
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
While
Although
Because
Unless
I don't have a problem if you have previous commitments, but I really do _____ issue when you go to bed late.
take
have
start
open
The villagers wanted to catch the dragon so they ____ an elaborate trap.
set
give
put
get
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Despite
Even
Although
However
Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
severity
She ___ out a sigh of relief.
Made
Took
Put
Let
Why people listen to reggaeton never ceases to DAZE/ BAFFLE/ ELUDE / DEFY me.
baffle
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
First time
One time
Only time
Best time
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/ IT’S EVER
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Unless
Although
Because
While
For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
concentrated
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Reliable
Relying
Reliability
Reliance
Let’s ___ the meeting to Monday.
Put
Move
Send
Push
Amaia went to the states for a year and has really thrived _____ the experience.
from
because
by
for
White rhinos have been put on the red list for critically DANGER species
endangered
Conceding the first goal was very MOTIVATE as they were clearly the GOOD team at the time.
demotivating / better
We played TERRIBLE and after the match, our coach tore ____ us.
terribly // into
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Broken
Taken
Put
Called
John's three-pointer resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
in
CONTRARY / OPPOSITE / OPPOSED / CONTRADICTORY to popular belief, food in the UK is actually very good.
contrary
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
That
Because
Although
So
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned off
Turned in
Turned down
Turned away
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