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