It's a HISTORY fact that the first dog to swim across the Atlantic was a dachshund.
historical
They ___ up the tent quickly.
Put
Built
Took
Held
He ___ into the office unexpectedly.
Jumped
Dropped
Burst
Ran
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. // PULLED: The old bus station is __________________________________ with a new one.
BEING PULLED DOWN | AND (BEING) REPLACED/ TO BE REPLACED TO BE PULLED DOWN | AND REPLACED
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
By
For
Since
From
Until we go to the hospital, we won't know the SEVERE of the injury.
severity
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Said I was
Put blame on
Blamed me for
Blamed to me
Please ___ in mind what I said.
Take
Keep
Bear
Hold
Why people listen to reggaeton never ceases to DAZE/ BAFFLE/ ELUDE / DEFY me.
baffle
Marian only arrived at the party at 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed. / TURN: Marian _____________ at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
Marian didn't turn up at the party until 9 o'clock, so her friends were a bit annoyed.
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Availableness
Availability
Available
Avail
He ___ a strong impression during the interview.
Took
Left
Made
Gave
The match went ahead despite the wet weather. / EVEN: The match went ahead ______________________ raining.
The match went ahead even though it was raining.
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Maturely
Maturable
Matured
Maturity
I'm going to finish the race, _________ hard it is.
however
despite
although
even though
María was ANXIETY to find out the result of her exam.
anxious
The exam is little over a month away. We can't afford any slip ____!
ups
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memorised
Memory
Memorising
Memorable
The fascists are always complaining about MIGRATE but really they should worry more about corporate crime and political corruption
immigrants
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
With
In
At
To
They ___ out a customer survey.
Put
Carried
Took
Gave
Patucas sprinted after the deer. However, she was AMBITIOUS and didn't have a chance of catching it.
overambitious
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performing
Performer
Performed
Performance
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Didn’t have
Needn’t
Didn’t need
Haven’t needed
The trip to Orduña served to show, if ___________ else, that it's a beautiful and vibrant city.
nothing
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
So
That
Because
Although
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
During
In
Since
For
I regard Patucas ____ a true friend.
as
They ___ down the old building.
Dropped
Knocked
Put
Broke
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Unless
Because
Although
While
The idea didn’t ___ off.
Take
Go
Send
Lift
White rhinos have been put on the red list for critically DANGER species
endangered
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
Hadn’t she had
If she hadn’t had
Unless she had
If she didn’t have
The ending was very emotional and we all ___ tears.
wet
fell
shed
cried
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performed
Performer
Performing
Performance
John's writing was excellent but it was littered with CARE errors.
uncareful
In your speaking and writing it's important you use a wide _______ of different grammar and vocabulary.
range
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Bravery
Bravely
Braving
Braveness
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creative
Created
Creation
Creating
I asked Peter not to wash up. It was completely NECESSARY.
unnecessary
The league very competitive and in the end, Atheltic narrowly lost ___ on winning.
out
He ___ up with the noise all night.
Took
Put
Held
Got
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
About time
Time
High time
Due time
She ___ up yoga to relax.
Got
Put
Took
Made
I'm disappointed with the Fishers' new album when I compare it to their previous one. // COMPARISON: I think the Fishers' new album is ________________________ their previous one.
DISAPPOINTING/ A DISAPPOINTMENT | IN COMPARISON WITH/TO
We ___ a conclusion after hours of debate.
Found
Made
Reached
Had
Although we live in the same town, we have hardly _________ in common.
anything
Izaro's come back from the States and has to get ___ to speed with Basque so she's ________ in Basque lessons.
up / enrolled
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
Unless
For
Although
So
They ___ a lot of effort into the project.
Made
Took
Put
Gave
Maialen's marks in the PAU were very disappointing. They didn't ____ her justice at all!
make
do
take
get
Instead of going to a reggaeton concert, to be ________, I'd rather shoot myself in the head!
honest
Irati was always late and quite COLLABORATE doing the project. She clearly didn't want to be there.
uncollaborative
To finish the marathon, it's not really BENEFIT to eat lots of sugar and cakes.
beneficial
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Braving
Bravery
Braveness
Bravely
We're going to ex_____ these questions in class tomorrow.
explore
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Available
Availableness
Avail
Availability
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
First time
Best time
One time
Only time
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
Until
Since
By
For
She ___ back the tears during the speech.
Kept
Held
Put
Got
The Russians have been attacking Ukraine for months now but they still haven't been COME.
overcome
I'm not into reggaeton, I really don't care ____ it.
from
about
by
for
Zaraobe won the league and the girls took great ______ in their achievement.
pride
She's been working in the States for years and has learned loads _______ the experience.
from
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
For
Unless
So
Although
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
Even
Despite
So
As
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthusiasm
Enthusiast
Enthused
Enthusiastic
We're hoping to reach the semi finals at ______, but I don't expect we'll will the cup.
least
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
Very
As
That
So
John's three-pointer resulted ___ the match going to over-time.
in
Matthew's School of English was the first of it's k____ to open in Amurrio.
kind
She's actually really friendly even though she comes ______ as a bit of a cow.
across
Patucas is extremely brave, which is why she sometimes gets herself into touble. // DUE: _____________, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
Due to her bravery, Patucas often gets herself into trouble.
The team played well ___ losing.
Because
Despite
Although
While
Let’s ___ the meeting for now.
Take off
Put out
Break off
Put off
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achieving
Achieves
Achieved
Achievement
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Relying
Reliability
Reliable
Reliance
My brother now earns far less money than he did when he was younger. // NEARLY: My brother _________________ much now as he did when he was younger.
DOES NOT/DOESN’T EARN | NEARLY SO/AS DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
He slipped ____ and had to make __ for his mistake.
up / up
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned down
Turned in
Turned away
Turned off
Amaia went to the states for a year and has really thrived _____ the experience.
by
because
from
for
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Blamed to me
Put blame on
Blamed me for
Said I was
She ___ up with a great idea.
Put
Took
Came
Made
There's going to be an exciting REVEAL on tomorrow's show.
revelation
We've had to cancel the class. The teacher is sick and it's so CONVENIENCE.
inconvenient
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
Since
By
Until
For
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
Only time
First time
One time
Best time
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Senseful
Sensitive
Sensible
Sensing
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
Only time
Best time
First time
One time
It's ACCEPT that Zaraobe didn't win the match. The coach is going to make a complaint about the referees.
unacceptable
Can you ___ an eye on my bag?
Take
Put
Give
Keep
To revise EFFECTIVE, it's important to organise your time and make excellent notes.
effectively
We’ll ___ out more information soon.
Put
Take
Give
Send
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reducing
Reduct
Reduce
Reduction
It's been over six months since I last saw Dan. / SEEN: I _______________________________ over six months.
I haven't seen Dan for over six months.
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
If
Since
Unless
Although
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Put
Broken
Called
Taken
We have to search for MARGIN gains by improving every small detail.
marginal
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Due
While
Because of
Although
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduce
Reduct
Reduction
Reducing
She thought ______ it for ten minutes and finally Patucas came __ with the SOLVE.
about / up / solution
John didn't pass the exam but his teacher made an _____________ for him and let him go home anyway.
exception
Izaro spent a year in the States and so has a unique PERCEPTION / AWARENESS / INSIGHT / VISION into their culture.
insight
He ___ into the office unexpectedly.
Burst
Jumped
Ran
Dropped
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creating
Creation
Creative
Created
We need to ___ action immediately.
Do
Take
Set
Make
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wished I go
Would wish I had
Wish I had
Wish I have
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creative
Creating
Creation
Created
Sausage dogs' barks are ___ deep they sound like a much bigger dog.
so
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Due
Because of
Although
While
Our plans fell __________ at the last moment and we couldn't open on time.
through
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
Very
So
Too
As
Patucas opened the door to ABLE Valentina to enter the house.
enable
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned down
Turned in
Turned off
Turned away
Adele is a singer of some ________.
fame
renown
reputation
popular
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
Until
While
If
Unless
We'll have to cancel to match if the ground doesn't thaw. // CALL: We will ______________ the ground thaws.
We will call off the game unless the ground thaws.
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helping
Helpless
Helpful
Helped
I've been looking at this exercise for hours and I still can't make sense ____ it.
of
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
Very
As
Too
So
The idea didn’t ___ off.
Go
Send
Take
Lift
Advance payment isn't necessary for attendance at school clubs. / IN: You don't need to ___________ to attend school clubs.
You don't need to pay in advance to attend school clubs.
He ___ a strong impression during the interview.
Took
Left
Made
Gave
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Because
Unless
While
Although
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
By
For
Since
From
He ___ ahead with the plan.
Went
Made
Put
Got
You really have to turn ______ your marks if you want to pass the exam.
around
Alazne came back from the States not long ___.
ago
Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. // SPITE: Anna got the job of experience in public relations.
IN SPITE OF | A/HER LACK
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Although
Since
If
Unless
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Have to bring
Don’t need to bring
Didn’t need
Needn’t bring
She's normally such a nasty person, so when she started complimenting me, I felt her words were quite SINCERE.
insincere
Dachshunds ____ thought not to be very strong. In fact the can easily climb mountains and swim across rivers despite their reduced size.
are
They ___ up the tent quickly.
Built
Held
Took
Put
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
Until
Before
After
When
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
Although
Because
So
That
Patucas swims very well and looks just _____ an otter in water!
like
___ the rain, we went out.
Despite
However
Although
Even
Patucas was wary ____ the sharks swimming in the sea but decided to jump in anyway.
of
Conceding the first goal was very MOTIVATE as they were clearly the GOOD team at the time.
demotivating / better
Irune likes reggaeton but doesn't really CARE / BOTHER / DESIRE / HOPE for rock music.
care
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
While
Until
If
Unless
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Called
Broken
Taken
Put
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
In
To
With
At
The product was ___ out of the market.
Gone
Put
Taken
Left
_____________ my car is old, it's REMARK RELY.
Although / remarkably / reliable
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
If
Although
Unless
While
I'm not particularly ADVENTURE. I've never travelled abroad even.
adventurous
It's great to gain the RECOGNISE of others but personal satisfaction is the most important reason why I do it.
recognition
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
If she hadn’t had
If she didn’t have
Hadn’t she had
Unless she had
'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,' said the police officer to Max. // DANGERS: Max received a ________________ at night without any lights from the police officer.
WARNING ABOUT/ REGARDING/ CONCERNING | THE DANGERS OF/WHEN CYCLING
She's been a passenger all year and hasn't contributed at all ____ the group project.
to
She started working in 2020. (SINCE) → She has worked here ___ 2020.
Since
For
Until
By
John could decide ___________ or not to buy the basketball.
whether
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
If
While
Unless
Although
Think CARE about how to answer this question.
carefully
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
High time
Time
Due time
About time
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Have to bring
Didn’t need
Needn’t bring
Don’t need to bring
Despite his EXPERT, Izaro played excellently in the cup final.
inexperience
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
While
If
Unless
Until
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wish I have
Wish I had
Wished I go
Would wish I had
We've _________ up a shortlist of candidates for the role.
drawn
sketched
jotted
noted
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practice
Practised
Practical
Practicing
She waited ___ he arrived.
Since
While
Until
Unless
It was a close match and far ____ clear who was going to win.
from
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Didn’t have
Needn’t
Haven’t needed
Didn’t need
The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. // THE: The number of students now at university is ________________________ been, apparently.
THE HIGHEST | (THAT/ WHICH) IT HAS EVER/ IT’S EVER
"You took the last piece of chocolate!" Hannah said to Paul. / ACCUSED: Hannah ______________________________ the last piece of chocolate.
Hannah accused Paul of taking the last piece of chocolate.
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
Even
Despite
As
So
Orduña is renowned ____ its excellent cake shops and friendly people.
for
We’ll ___ out more information soon.
Take
Put
Give
Send
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
So
Very
Too
As
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practical
Practicing
Practised
Practice
She waited ___ he arrived.
Until
While
Unless
Since
She ___ back the tears during the speech.
Kept
Put
Got
Held
There's a difference between an economical MIGRATE and a refugee.
migrant
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
As soon as
Hardly
No sooner
Soon
The winters in the Basque Country tend to ___ mild and wet.
like
get
be
have
Let’s ___ the meeting to Monday.
Put
Push
Send
Move
Taking my driving test was an SEVERE / BURNING / INTENSE / FIERCE experience.
intense
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Maturity
Matured
Maturable
Maturely
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Didn’t have
Didn’t need
Haven’t needed
Needn’t
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned down
Turned in
Turned away
Turned off
They ___ a lot of effort into the project.
Gave
Took
Put
Made
Please ___ in mind what I said.
Hold
Keep
Bear
Take
Alazne told her mum a huge lie and she was completely convinced ___ it.
by
It _____ as a surprise when Peter told his boss he was resigning.
arrived
returned
went
came
They cancelled the match. (CALLED) → The match was ___ off.
Broken
Put
Taken
Called
We pride _____ on our excellent customer service.
ourselves
The ___ of the product surprised us. (AVAILABLE)
Avail
Availability
Available
Availableness
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helpless
Helping
Helped
Helpful
The team was ___ into the final by their captain Tony Adams.
led
When pressed on the topic, answering the question was AVOID for the minister.
unavoidable
Since I left school, I have ____ touch with most of my classmates.
lost
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
Hardly
As soon as
No sooner
Soon
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Since
If
Although
Unless
He acted ___ though he hadn’t heard me.
Even
So
As
Despite
The product was ___ out of the market.
Put
Gone
Taken
Left
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduction
Reduce
Reduct
Reducing
The council wanted to postpone the Otxomaio parties but the voters were stongly opposed ___ the proposal.
to
With your experience of being abroad and your English qualification, I think you'll feel very POWER.
empowered
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determination
Determinator
Determining
Determined
I'd love to go to Delike but I'd rather wait ______ all the teenagers go home.
until
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Reliability
Relying
Reliable
Reliance
Zuriñe, as it ________, is a well-known chess player.
happens
works
is
was
Izaro cooked the potatoes in _____ a way that they were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
such
She ___ up with a great idea.
Took
Came
Put
Made
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
Despite
Although
While
Because
___ the rain, we went out.
Even
However
Although
Despite
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
For
During
In
Since
She waited ___ he arrived.
Unless
Since
Until
While
She ___ a complaint about the noise.
Put
Did
Made
Took
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leading
Leaded
Leader
Leadership
The manager ___ responsibility for the mistake.
Made
Had
Accepted
Took
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
With
In
At
To
Were ___ not for his surname, you'd never know Jon was related to Sara.
it
The manager ___ responsibility for the mistake.
Made
Accepted
Took
Had
He said it was my fault. (BLAMED) → He ___ the mistake.
Put blame on
Blamed me for
Said I was
Blamed to me
Let’s ___ the meeting to Monday.
Push
Move
Send
Put
He ___ pride in his work.
Feels
Has
Takes
Owns
She ___ out a sigh of relief.
Made
Put
Took
Let
He ___ ahead with the plan.
Got
Put
Made
Went
I didn't go to the party this weekend. I decided to give it a _____.
miss
John was new in the class and had to CATCH / WIN / ACHIEVE / RECEIVE the trust of his new classmates.
win
He ___ up with the noise all night.
Put
Took
Held
Got
John didn't know how to make an omelette so his mum helped him _____.
out
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
From
For
Since
By
I'm under the ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that you didn't prepare fully for the exam.
impression
We played TERRIBLE and after the match, our coach tore ____ us.
terribly // into
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Sensible
Sensitive
Sensing
Senseful
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leaded
Leading
Leadership
Leader
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memorised
Memorable
Memory
Memorising
We made loads of plans for the holidays but our flight was BOOK and they all fell _______.
overbooked / fell through
I’ve never been here before. (FIRST) → This is the ___ I’ve been here.
Best time
First time
One time
Only time
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Bravely
Braveness
Bravery
Braving
We ___ a conclusion after hours of debate.
Had
Reached
Made
Found
It’s not necessary to bring food. (NEED) → You ___ food.
Don’t need to bring
Needn’t bring
Didn’t need
Have to bring
The team played well ___ losing.
Although
Because
While
Despite
There are three sizes of sausage dogs, the smallest of ______ is the "kanninchen".
which
That solution was not ___. (PRACTICE)
Practicing
Practised
Practical
Practice
My dad used to work as a CONSULT for different IT companies in London.
consultant
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
Despite
Because
While
Although
CONTRARY / OPPOSITE / OPPOSED / CONTRADICTORY to popular belief, food in the UK is actually very good.
contrary
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthused
Enthusiastic
Enthusiast
Enthusiasm
Patucas sat under the table, waiting PATIENCE to be given the leftovers.
patiently
We had loads to do so we didn't knock ___ work until 8 pm.
over
on
up
off
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
Before
After
Until
When
__________ than go out in Amurrio, the friends decided that Orduña was a much better option.
rather
Irati wanted to do some pre-season training so her coach gave her a detailed FIT regime.
fitness
SUCCEED is difficult to achieve. You have to be highly motivated.
success
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Would wish I had
Wish I have
Wished I go
Wish I had
I gave up chocolate a year ago but I still CRAVE / WISH / YEARN / LONG it.
crave
Some people like iPhones but most think they're PRICE and HYPE.
overpriced / overhyped
He ___ pride in his work.
Feels
Owns
Takes
Has
If you go to York, there's nothing _______ to eat than fish'n'chips!
better
good
best
tasty
She ___ a complaint about the noise.
Did
Put
Made
Took
We stayed home ___ the storm.
Although
Due
While
Because of
He acted very ___. (MATURE)
Maturity
Matured
Maturely
Maturable
I regret not going. (WISH) → I ___ gone.
Wish I had
Wished I go
Would wish I had
Wish I have
It was a very ___ idea. (CREATE)
Creative
Creation
Created
Creating
The Guk statue DATE the opening of Matthew's School of English in Amurrio.
predates
That was a very ___ decision. (SENSE)
Senseful
Sensing
Sensitive
Sensible
For breakfast every day I have a glass of CONCENTRATE orange juice.
concentrated
We should ___ this into account.
Take
Bring
Make
Have
They ___ out a customer survey.
Carried
Put
Gave
Took
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthused
Enthusiastic
Enthusiast
Enthusiasm
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determination
Determinator
Determined
Determining
___________ being only 9 inches tall, Patucas is by _____ the bravest dog in Bizkaia.
despite / far
They’re known for their ___. (RELY)
Relying
Reliability
Reliance
Reliable
Let’s leave now. (TIME) → It’s ___ we left.
About time
High time
Due time
Time
The were MISLED / MISGUIDED / MISDIRECTED / MISINFORMED by the theif who only wanted to steal their money.
misled
We'll start the class at 9:30 am tomorrow ________ my train is late again.
unless
____________ the rain, John got up at 6 am to go for a run.
despite
On Black Friday there are normally huge REDUCE in price.
reductions
Before we start, we can ____ down a few ideas to include in the presentation.
banana
sketch
drawn
jot
___ the rain, we went out.
Even
However
Although
Despite
Jon's interest in England EXTENDED /EXPANDED / SPREAD / WIDENED far beyond simply learning the language.
extended
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performer
Performed
Performing
Performance
Alazne was under no ERROR / DOUBT / ILLUSION / IMPRESSION that the Advanced exam is extremely difficult.
illusion
She showed great ___. (DETERMINE)
Determined
Determinator
Determination
Determining
Going to Votoria on Saturday really ATTRACTS / ENGAGES / ENTICES / APPEALS to me.
appeals
Penguins, ostriches and kiwis are birds, all of ___ are flightless.
which
It was a ___ performance. (MEMORY)
Memorising
Memorised
Memorable
Memory
She ___ up yoga to relax.
Took
Made
Put
Got
Can you ___ an eye on my bag?
Take
Put
Keep
Give
We need to ___ action immediately.
Do
Take
Make
Set
What goals have you ____ yourself for next year?
set
He was totally ___. (HELP)
Helping
Helped
Helpful
Helpless
The bus journey was so PLEASE. I'd hate to do it again.
unpleasant
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Because
Unless
While
Although
The architect came round with a few ideas she'd __________ up that morning.
sketched
noted
drawn
jotted
Because of her excellent marks, Irati was eligible _____ a grant to study in Canada.
for
I only realised later. (UNTIL) → I didn’t realise ___ later.
When
Until
Before
After
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
So
As
Very
That
I haven’t seen her ___ last year.
From
For
By
Since
The team played well ___ losing.
Although
Despite
While
Because
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achievement
Achieved
Achieving
Achieves
He worked hard ___ that he could succeed.
For
So
Unless
Although
Patucas never misses a hike if she can help it. // UP: Patucas __________________ opportunity to go on a hike
Patucas never gives up the opportunity to go on a hike
After the holidays, John was so FIT, he had to do some STRONG training in the gym.
unfit / strength
It's far ____ clear who's going to win the league this year.
from
They succeeded ___ working as a team.
With
In
At
To
His ___ was obvious. (BRAVE)
Braveness
Bravery
Bravely
Braving
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Even
However
Although
Despite
__________________ Orduña is a medieval city, it's surprisingly up-to-date.
Although
Teckels are very tough dogs and can put _____ with long days out hunting.
up
The villagers wanted to catch the dragon so they ____ an elaborate trap.
put
set
give
get
It was unnecessary to come. (NEED) → You ___ to come.
Needn’t
Didn’t need
Didn’t have
Haven’t needed
He refused the invitation. (TURNED) → He ___ the invitation.
Turned off
Turned in
Turned down
Turned away
She couldn’t have passed without help. (IF) → She wouldn’t have passed ___ help.
If she hadn’t had
If she didn’t have
Hadn’t she had
Unless she had
So ______ Alazne can get to school on time, she wakes up at 6:30 am.
that.
You ______ well have done your homework but, until you clean your room, you can't go out.
may / might
He won’t come ___ you invite him.
Unless
If
While
Until
Let’s ___ the meeting for now.
Take off
Put out
Put off
Break off
I started learning Spanish two years ago. (FOR) → I’ve been learning Spanish ___ two years.
For
In
During
Since
I only went to see that fil because you told me how good it was. / HAVE: I _______________ to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
I wouldn't have gone to see that film if you hadn't told me how good it was.
He is more patient than me. (AS) → I’m not ___ patient as him.
So
As
Too
Very
It was such a PLEASE hosting the party. I'd love to do it again.
pleasure
He refused to go ___ he was scared.
Despite
Although
While
Because
John is the team's star player and has already _________ attention from some ACB clubs.
attracted
He hid the gift ___ she wouldn't see it.
Although
That
So
Because
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Even
However
Despite
Although
She won't come ___ you ask nicely.
Although
Unless
While
If
The test was easier than expected. (AS) → It wasn’t ___ difficult as expected.
Very
As
That
So
I had to satisfy my CURIOUS and couldn't resist looking at the exam.
curiosity
They ___ down the old building.
Broke
Dropped
Put
Knocked
She stayed at home ___ she was feeling ill.
Unless
Although
Because
While
We’ll go ___ it doesn’t rain.
Since
If
Although
Unless
She has a very strong stage PRESENT and you can't take your eyes off her.
presence
We should ___ this into account.
Make
Take
Bring
Have
Her ___ impressed everyone. (PERFORM)
Performer
Performed
Performance
Performing
On a scale of 1 to 10 for braveness, Patucas SCORES / MARKS / GRADES / POINTS a 10 every time!
scores
He was full of ___. (ENTHUSE)
Enthusiast
Enthused
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
He arrived and then it started. (SOON) → ___ he arrived, it started.
As soon as
Soon
No sooner
Hardly
Alazne could tell it was Irati _____________ of the manner of how she spoke.
because
Dachshunds ____ used to hunt all kinds of animals, from ducks to wild boar. They are extremely ADAPT _______ having short legs.
are / ADAPTABLE / despite
Chasing the deer through the woods made Patucas' little heart SHAKE / POUND / KNOCK / BATTER.
pound
The band had ________ and electric performance and the audience gave them a 10-minute ovation.
given
The invention was a great ___. (ACHIEVE)
Achieved
Achieves
Achieving
Achievement
It's typical _______ sausage dogs to be extremely brave and tough.
among
I don't have a problem if you have previous commitments, but I really do _____ issue when you go to bed late.
start
take
have
open
As Izaro walked off into the darkness, we gradually lost ______ of her.
sight
Her ___ gave the company a boost. (LEAD)
Leaded
Leadership
Leader
Leading
___ she was tired, she continued working.
Despite
Although
However
Even
We CONCLUDE / DISPUTE / REASON / ARGUE the claim that we are lazy and rude.
dispute
Marta's having a load of problems with her dog. It so OBEY.
disobedient
Advances in education have been d_____ by technology.
driven
The new policy led to a major ___. (REDUCE)
Reduce
Reduct
Reduction
Reducing
"I'm going to stick _______ to see if they play my favourite song".
around
She ___ out a sigh of relief.
Let
Took
Put
Made
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