I hope you can forgive me __________ your birthday.
not to remember
for not remembering
The road was so bumpy that on times I thought I’d be sick. Correct the phrase.
at times
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
In my __________ opinion Dixon will get the job.
narrow-minded
humble
insecure
conscientious
Joan never went to university, and yet she’s incredibly __________ about a range of subjects.
humble
knowledgeable
insecure
creative
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
She was lacking confidence and often felt a sense of __________ about her appearance.
creativity
conscientiousness
insecurity
humility
The city transport authority owns __________ of buses.
enough
plenty
starts / Would / you / what / mind / confirming / the / time / party / ?
Would you mind confirming what time the party starts?
Believe me, there’s no way you’ll need as many things as you __________ at the beginning of your journey.
will think
think
are thinking
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
Vegetarian food can be considerably …
more nutritious than you might expect
good for you when cooked well
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 (give way / reverse / board) and put it in the correct form – At busy intersections, smaller vehicles usually __________ to larger ones.
give way
It’ll be up to you __________ a taxi home after the party.
to organise
for organising
Although he thinks of himself as tolerant and open, he can actually be very __________ about some things.
creative
knowledgeable
humble
narrow-minded
Plans have been announced to construct __________ seven stations.
another
more
Ask around. For example, see what a blogger says about the museum she __________ the other day.
has visited
had visited
visited
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
It was easily …
an exceptionally filthy hotel room
the filthiest hotel room I’d ever seen
I choose __________ mode of transport costs the least.
any
whatever
My brother was incredibly __________ as a child and was always inventing things.
creative
knowledgeable
insecure
humble
We ended up walking the __________ way home.
all
whole
I’d say that Janine is by far …
the most outgoing person in her family
more extrovert than either of her sisters
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
The President accused the media of being discouteous to him and of trying to unstabilise the government through fake news.
destabilise
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 __________.
had been doing
was doing
did
Dave is always very __________ about checking his work.
humble
insecure
conscientious
creative
Movies, music and more are available in demand on this app. Correct the phrase.
on demand
Before you enter the building you need to unalble the alarm system.
disable
Pack light. If you do, then you __________ much less to carry during the trip.
will have
are going to have
you / mouth / , / full / refrain / Please / could / from / with / your / talking / ?
Please, could you refrain from talking with your mouth full?
Nearly __________ hotel in the world has an online booking system.
every
each
He seems to be absolutely incapable __________ when he’s been tactless.
to realise
of realising
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
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?
I’m sad because Mark has moved away and I didn’t get the chance __________ goodbye before he left.
to say
of saying
We had the misfortune to have a totally uncompent builder working for us.
incompetent
I really regret __________ more sport when I was at college.
not having played
not to have played
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
your / he / graduated / brothers / has / One / of / just / hasn’t / ?
Hasn’t one of your brothers just graduated?
For the first few weeks I didn’t trust myself, so I simply __________ my guidebook.
have just followed
just followed
The new metro stations are still on the way and will be finished next year. Correct the phrase.
under way
When I left home, I was nervous because I __________ solo before.
didn't travel
hadn’t travelled
haven’t travelled
It’s irrational to argue that because buying a home is inaffordable there’s no point saving up for one.
unaffordable
you / your / you’re / agree / overly / that / dependent / on / phone / Don’t / ?
Don’t you agree that you’re overly dependent on your phone?
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