He is .......... aware of the risks involved in the project, but he's proceeding anyway.
quite
fully
utterly
wholly
She was ........... focused on her work and didn't notice the time passing by.
bitterly
entirely
highly
quite
end in/ result in______________
failure
total/continued/dismal _____________
failure
take up/ rise to a/an ___________________
challenge
She was .......... protective of her younger sister.
wholly
fiercely
completely
fully
secret/lifelong/main _____________
ambition
improve/lack_________
motivation
I was ...... exhausted after the hike.
wholly
fiercely
quite
utterly
She was ............ committed to the project, dedicating all her time and energy to its success.
wholly
quite
bitterly
highly
expose
exposure
fulfil realize a/an_____________
ambition
Which one is wrong: It was a tough walk, but we could/were able to/managed to reach the end before it got dark.
could
He had a good chance of getting the job, but he didn't apply. If he'd applied for the job, he could____
If he'd applied for the job, he could (well) have got it
She was .......... convinced that her decision was the right one, despite everyone’s doubts.
fully
fiercely
bitterly
utterly
It's unlikely she was enjoying herself very much. She can't_____
She can't have been enjoying herself very much
enjoy
enjoyment
explain
explanation
I have a burning _____________ to travel to Australia.
ambition
He was lucid about himself and knew ................ well what was being said behind his back.
perfectly
utterly
bitterly
wholly
When pupils tire of studying, a system of rewards can help increase student _____________ .
motivation
Which one is wrong: You might not/ may not/ cannot leave untill I give you permission.
might not
apply
application
absent
absence
short
shortage
neighbour
neighbourhood
Although he lives here, we never see him. He may______
He may live here, but we never see him.
The film Star Wars was an overnight _____________ .
success
He was ............. disappointed by the outcome of the election, feeling his efforts were in vain.
perfectly
utterly
fiercely
bitterly
They're very likely to ask you to speak French druing the interview. You may_____
You may (very) well be asked to speak Frencg during the interview.
The movie was .......... entertaining, although the ending felt a bit rushed.
wholly
entirely
highly
quite
The government faces the formidable _____________ of reducing unemployment.
challenge
Which one is wrong: Police are now saying that the fire might/may/could not have been started deliberately, altough they have refused to rule out the possibility of arson entirely.
could
major/new/daunting _____________
challenge
commit
commitment
high/strong/poor _____________
motivation
I rarely use my bike these days, so it would make sense if I sold it. I rarely use my bike these days, so I may______
I rarely use my bike these days, so I may as well sell it.
Which one is wrong: Don't run across the road like that again - you might/may/could have been run over!
may
Which one is wrong: He's so lazy - he might/may/could at least offer to do the washing up!
may
rely
reliance
persistent
persistence
vacant
vacancy
Sadly, my attempts to learn Japanese met with complete _____________ .
failure
It's .... normal to be worried about an exam.
highly
fully
wholly
perfectly
A work environment demands a ............. different set of emotions and skills to those needed in personal relationships.
wholly
fiercely
highly
fully
please
pleasure
achieve/enjoy______________
success
The episode has remained .................. controversial, with many commentators claiming the government used excessive force.
fully
utterly
entirely
bitterly
original
originality
Which one is wrong: It's my scarf - I think it might/could/can be Graham's
can
Would you mind lending me your pen for a moment? May____
May I borrow your pen for a moment?
The local residents were ..... opposed to the new road being built, and fought long and hard against the plans.
quite
wholly
bitterly
entirely
The professor is ............. regarded in her field for her groundbreaking research.
highly
fully
fiercely
utterly
She is one of the most ............ respected journalists in the country.
bitterly
fiercely
highly
quite
annoy
annoyance
Which one is wrong: I know you didn't want to come, but you might/may/could as well try and enjoy yourself now that you are here.
could
Perhaps she didn't know you were married. She might____
She might not have known you were married.
She ............. defended her beliefs during the debate, refusing to back down.
fiercely
utterly
perfectly
bitterly
rehearse
rehearsal
huge/great/resounding _____________
success
Why on earth didn't you tell me you were vegetarian? You might____
You might have told me you were vegetarian
Which one is wrong: It might/may/could not be warm enough to eat outside tonight, but we'll keep our fingers crossed.
could
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