A clothing company was in the headlines recently due to their production lines being ______ dubious.
ethically
theoretically
We have two upcoming projects, _______ will be managed by Ben.
some of which
both of which
Lucy didn't want a huge celebration for her birthday, so she had a small ____ at her flat.
togethering
gathering
I wouldn't recommend _____ your clothes ______ there. The woman took two weeks to repair a small hole.
you for getting...mended
getting...mended
You can rely on Jim to sort you out. If he promises to do something, I assure you he'll keep ________.
his plan
his word
For some reason, the dog wants ________ her to that park again.
me to take
that I take
He suggested...
I try the new marketing strategy
me to try the new marketing strategy
_______ we know that we were walking into a trap.
Barely did
Little did
My doctor advised ___________ any strenuous activities for a week or two.
me against doing
for me not doing
After an arduous hike, we all felt ______ after a long bath.
refreshed
renovated
What many consumers struggle ______ is the power they have over market trends.
to comprehend
comprehending
_______ by mountains, this idyllic hotel is the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Surrounded
Having been surrounded
________ the question the first time, I was determined to get it right the next time.
Having misunderstood
Being misunderstood
__________ children enter this area of the waterpark.
There are no circumstances may
Under no circumstances may
From the way our financial consultant was talking, I _______ that the business was going down the drain.
referred
inferred
_______ by the other children, the boy played by himself.
Ignoring
Ignored
My kid finally ________ the boy who's been bullying him for months. I'm really proud of him.
stood up to
stood in on
We desperately need to raise _______ for a new MRI scanner.
funds
funding
Our magazine has a monthly ______ of around 4000 people.
readering
readership
_________, John messed up the copies again. He's so useless.
Unnecessary to say
Needless to say
The number 42 bus will take you to one of the more _____ areas of the city.
rich
affluent
He didn't come out with it directly, but he ______ that I had been slacking on the job.
replied
implied
_________ welcomed so warmly on the first night, we felt right at home the rest of the week.
Having been
Had being
Don't forget to cancel your Netflix ________ next month.
prescription
subscription
If we _______ more time, we _____________ a visit to the Museum of Modern Art.
had had, could have paid
had have, could pay
The party planning committee needed to ________ the food _________ from a different catering company than usual.
getting... delivered
have...delivered
Jackie and Harriet are ________ friends.
longlife
lifelong
It started to rain, the heel of my shoe broke, I missed the bus, and _________, I spilled coffee on my new top. What a day.
to cap it all off
to put the lid on it
My parents have always encouraged _______ up different sports.
me to take
to take
__________ I opened the door when the dog jumped up at me to say hello.
No sooner had
Not once had
We _________ the new display if the tour guide _________ it out to us.
wouldn't notice, hadn't made
wouldn't have noticed, hadn't pointed
The CEO has two assistants, ________ are paid enough.
neither of whom
neither of which