Even though our flight was delayed and then the airline lost our luggage. We did what we could to _____ our trip more pleasant by going on a shopping spree.
get
make
do
When you develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, you _______ with that person.
bond
The road closure in the centre of town, which will run from 14.00 today is ______ the Diwali parade that is to begin at 17:30.
due to
because
Which expression means a skill that is not as good as it once was because you haven't practised in a long time?
Rusted out
have rust
Rust over
A bit rusty
Which word collocates with "sense"?
make
get
do
The very first language that you learn when you are a baby instead of learning at school. Your native language.
Mother tongue
I speak both Spanish and English very well but I still find it very difficult to s____ between the two languages easily and quickly.
Switch
If you make people feel more happy and confident, you ________ morale.
boost
If you have a high level of English, you can say that you have an excellent ______ of English
command
If you live in a foreign country and completely immerse yourself in that culture, you can ____ up the language easily .
pick
Although she didn't say anything, she _________ me the impression that she was upset with you.
gave
made
did
_________ there being a waiting list of three months for tickets, I don't expect I'll get to see that new Frida Kahlo exhibition.
As a consequence of
As a result
When you tell someone how to do something by explaining each individual part of the process, you ____ them through the _____
take them through the steps
If you are highly a______ it means you are very good at expressing your thoughts and feelings.
articulate
"Siesta" is a Spanish word that is often used in English instead of the word "nap". It is an example of a ____
Borrowed word
Loanword
Lendword
__________ ensure that she didn't miss any of the parade, Sandra spent the night at the start of the procession route.
so that
So as to
When you are equally fluent in two languages, you are ________
bilingual
This word, beginning with A, means correct or exact
accurate
Which word collocates with "your money back"?
do
get
make
The ability to use a language naturally without stopping or making mistakes.
fluency
When you behave as if a problem is not important or does not worry you, you put a ________ __________ on things.
brave face
There's a lot of pressure to get married these days and ______ more people than ever are deciding not to do so.
thus
since
This is a synonym for objectives or goals.
aims