If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. // REQUEST // If the bank turns ________ a loan, we might have to ask your parents instead.
down our request for
I would find Andy more attractive if he didn't laugh at strange things. // SENSE // If it were _______________ humour, I would find Andy quite attractive.
not for his strange sense of
If the concert is cancelled, we’ll get a refund. EVENT In the............................. off, we’ll get a refund.
event of the concert being called
Obviously, it was a mistake that I overslept. SAYING It goes ........................... have overslept.
without saying that I shouldn’t
In the Industrial Revolution, families moved into cities from the country ____ get work in the new factories.
to
When the doctor said to me that I was ready to be discharged, I was really surprised. WHEN I couldn’t................................. by the doctor that I was ready to be discharged.
believe it when I was told
Candidates for this role must be comfortable _______ and overseeing a team of employees.
having managerial responsibilities
Jeremy struggled to fully understand the sheer scale of the challenge he faced. HARD Jeremy found...................................... grips with the sheer scale of the challenge he faced.
it HARD to get/come to
Grandparents provide 44% of full-time care for young children. It makes you wonder how the country would do ______ them!
without
Henry never misses a party if he can help it. UP Henry.............................. opportunity.
turns/shows UP at parties at every
Only when Sarah left did it become clear how much she had contributed to the company's success. EXTENT It was not............................................... of her contribution to the company's success became clear.
until Sarah left that the EXTENT
The pharmacist didn’t clarify if the pills are suitable for children. IT The pharmacist didn’t............................... not the pills are suitable for children.
make it clear whether or
Many people wrongly believe that all Australians spend their free time on the beach. POPULAR Contrary............................. all Australians spend their free time on the beach.
to POPULAR belief/opinion (,) not
If you enjoy customer interaction, a job that involves _______ might suit you.
working with the public
Studies into marriage suggest that commitment is _____ to higher living standards. A) COMBINED B) LINKED C) BLENDED D) JOINED
B) LINKED
Unfortunately, there were many ______ in the statistics. ACCURATE
INACCURACIES
Readers are forced to distinguish between what is ______ and what is mere opinion. OBJECT
OBJECTIVE
Many online articles are ______ incorrect. FACT
FACTUALLY
People have relied on grandparents in Britain ____ the Industrial Revolution.
since
This role demands _______ to develop innovative marketing strategies.
being creative
Marriage has lots of health benefits, _____ in a longer and more satisfying life. A) LEADING B) FINALISING C) IMPROVING D) RESULTING
D) RESULTING
You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news! // SECRET // I'd rather _________ instead of telling everyone!
you had kept my news secret
Many entrepreneurs appreciate the freedom and flexibility that comes with _______.
being your own boss
Karen hasn't got any money, which is why her clothes are quite shabby. DUE The shabbiness of Karen's clothes............................................ of money.
is DUE to (her/a) lack
Many people online claim to have _____ in different areas which is hard to prove. EXPERT
EXPERTISE
For those who value routine, _______ provides a clear and predictable schedule.
working set hours each day
When I was a child, my grandparents ______ shower me with gifts and sweets.
would
I don’t know if I’d have got better without that operation. BEEN If it............................... that operation, I don’t know if I’d have got better.
hadn’t been for
Studies have ______ that married couples have lower-than-average mortality rates. A) MANIFESTED B) EXPOSED C) REVEALED D) CONSIDERED
C) REVEALED
This technical role involves frequent _______ to identify and fix operational issues.
problem solving and troubleshooting
Highly motivated employees in this company often enjoy _______ based on their performance.
quick promotion
We'll have to cancel the meeting if we can't find a suitable venue. (CALL) We'lI have to............................ we find a suitable venue.
CALL off the meeting / CALL the meeting off unless
This position is ideal for someone who excels at _______ and doesn’t require constant supervision.
working independently
Next week, the dentist will be extracting my tooth. TAKEN I’m ................................... the dentist next week.
having my tooth taken out by
Collaboration is key in this project, so _______ will be essential.
working as part of a team
In fast-paced industries, _______ is often required to meet tight deadlines.
working under pressure
It's thanks to John that the project succeeded. // CREDIT // It's John who should ___________ of the project.
take credit for the success
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