Which one is wrong: It might/may/could not be warm enough to eat outside tonight, but we'll keep our fingers crossed.
could
Which one is wrong: It's my scarf - I think it might/could/can be Graham's
can
She was ............ committed to the project, dedicating all her time and energy to its success.
quite
highly
wholly
bitterly
major/new/daunting _____________
challenge
It's unlikely she was enjoying herself very much. She can't_____
She can't have been enjoying herself very much
vacant
vacancy
She was ........... focused on her work and didn't notice the time passing by.
quite
highly
entirely
bitterly
The movie was .......... entertaining, although the ending felt a bit rushed.
wholly
quite
entirely
highly
Would you mind lending me your pen for a moment? May____
May I borrow your pen for a moment?
please
pleasure
enjoy
enjoyment
He was ............. disappointed by the outcome of the election, feeling his efforts were in vain.
utterly
perfectly
bitterly
fiercely
Perhaps she didn't know you were married. She might____
She might not have known you were married.
secret/lifelong/main _____________
ambition
end in/ result in______________
failure
He is .......... aware of the risks involved in the project, but he's proceeding anyway.
utterly
fully
quite
wholly
original
originality
rely
reliance
achieve/enjoy______________
success
careless
carelessness
She ............. defended her beliefs during the debate, refusing to back down.
bitterly
utterly
fiercely
perfectly
Why on earth didn't you tell me you were vegetarian? You might____
You might have told me you were vegetarian
apply
application
Which one is wrong: Police are now saying that the fire might/may/could not have been started deliberately, altough they have refused to rule out the possibility of arson entirely.
could
Although he lives here, we never see him. He may______
He may live here, but we never see him.
persistent
persistence
She is one of the most ............ respected journalists in the country.
highly
bitterly
quite
fiercely
She was .......... convinced that her decision was the right one, despite everyone’s doubts.
utterly
bitterly
fully
fiercely
take up/ rise to a/an ___________________
challenge
She was .......... protective of her younger sister.
completely
wholly
fiercely
fully
The local residents were ..... opposed to the new road being built, and fought long and hard against the plans.
bitterly
entirely
wholly
quite
explain
explanation
They're very likely to ask you to speak French druing the interview. You may_____
You may (very) well be asked to speak Frencg during the interview.
improve/lack_________
motivation
The episode has remained .................. controversial, with many commentators claiming the government used excessive force.
bitterly
entirely
fully
utterly
high/strong/poor _____________
motivation
annoy
annoyance
rehearse
rehearsal
commit
commitment
I was ...... exhausted after the hike.
wholly
utterly
quite
fiercely
A work environment demands a ............. different set of emotions and skills to those needed in personal relationships.
highly
wholly
fiercely
fully
Which one is wrong: You might not/ may not/ cannot leave untill I give you permission.
might not
I have a burning _____________ to travel to Australia.
ambition
Which one is wrong: I know you didn't want to come, but you might/may/could as well try and enjoy yourself now that you are here.
could
He had a good chance of getting the job, but he didn't apply. If he'd applied for the job, he could____
If he'd applied for the job, he could (well) have got it
neighbour
neighbourhood
fulfil realize a/an_____________
ambition
When pupils tire of studying, a system of rewards can help increase student _____________ .
motivation
Which one is wrong: Don't run across the road like that again - you might/may/could have been run over!
may
expose
exposure
Sadly, my attempts to learn Japanese met with complete _____________ .
failure
The government faces the formidable _____________ of reducing unemployment.
challenge
huge/great/resounding _____________
success
The professor is ............. regarded in her field for her groundbreaking research.
utterly
highly
fiercely
fully
short
shortage
I rarely use my bike these days, so it would make sense if I sold it. I rarely use my bike these days, so I may______
I rarely use my bike these days, so I may as well sell it.
He was lucid about himself and knew ................ well what was being said behind his back.
wholly
bitterly
utterly
perfectly
Which one is wrong: He's so lazy - he might/may/could at least offer to do the washing up!
may
total/continued/dismal _____________
failure
The film Star Wars was an overnight _____________ .
success
absent
absence
It's .... normal to be worried about an exam.
fully
perfectly
wholly
highly
Which one is wrong: It was a tough walk, but we could/were able to/managed to reach the end before it got dark.
could
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