I haven't seen Mike since we both [________] from high school in 2013.
stopped
released
graduated
left
My job pays well, but I do have to work [________] hours.
long
extensive
lengthy
extended
Adam Brock's new play has had excellent [________], with special praise for his sensitive treatment of the subject matter.
reports
reviews
criticisms
critics
There were as [_________] as two thousand people in attendance.
far
many
great
high
The police arrested a man last night in connection with the murder. They expect to charge the [_________] later this morning.
suspect
opponent
offender
defendant
We should take the bus [________] than the train. It will be cheaper.
rather
instead
except
other
The audience were getting restless waiting to hear my speech. Not wanting to keep them waiting any longer, I [________] a deep breath and began.
made
had
did
took
I'm trying to trace my family tree, but the [________] back I go, the harder it is to find accurate information.
greater
further
longer
deeper
If we have time, I'd like to take a [_________] to Cambridge for the day.
trip
journey
travel
excursion
There's no need to buy a coursebook. The school will [________] you with all the materials you need.
dispense
provide
offer
give
Shakespeare is, without a [________], one of the most influential writers in the English language.
question
qualm
doubt
hesitation
After you've seen Trafalgar Square, [_________] Covent Garden, which is well worth a visit.
come across
make up for
head for
take to
When Jeff starts talking about castles, he just goes [________]. It's so boring!
on and on
over and over
in and out
above and beyond
I'd like to speak to the person in [_________] of reservations, please.
charge
management
direction
responsibility
Nobody knows what [_________] to the explosion, but human error is the most likely explanation.
took
led
caused
arose
It has taken us two years, but we're finally ready to [_________] our latest tablet, the Scroll 340.
float
shoot
cast
launch
(One friend to another in a bar) "No, no! Put your wallet away! It's [________] me!"
on
by
for
with
I want to get to Edinburgh by lunchtime, which [__________] catching the first train out of London.
wants
needs
means
intends
Time [_______] when you're having fun.
goes
flies
escapes
runs
Do you understand these instructions? They don't make [_________] to me.
sense
reason
clear
logic
Now that I'm retired, I've decided to [________] myself to writing the novel I've always wanted to write.
take
involve
devote
employ
I've [_________] for you to see the manager at six o'clock. Is that OK?
settled
arranged
ordered
fixed
My sister is able to [________] lots of constellations in the night sky. I can only make out Ursa Major.
diagnose
establish
identify
tell
These days, if you want to find out about a subject, the best starting [_________] is often Wikipedia - although it's not always accurate or reliable.
point
spot
site
place
The movie includes several scenes of violence, as well as bad language, and so is not [________] for young children.
suitable
favourable
convenient
apt
The Roman Forum was once crowded with temples and basilicas. These days, the foundations, the lower parts of walls and a few columns are all that [________].
remain
stay
keep
uphold
Despite its strength, it only took a few seconds for the bridge to [_________] in the earthquake.
destroy
collapse
displace
condense
Do you believe in love at first [________]? I don't!
view
vision
seeing
sight
James was [_________] work for nearly two years, but eventually got a job as a truck driver.
over with
off of
away from
out of
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