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