I asked you not to contact them, _________ you called them anyway.
YET/BUT
The city experienced a decrease _________ crime rates.
a decrease/increase IN
The situation is _______ longer under our control; we need to find a new approach.
NO longer
The detective looked __________ the strange circumstances surrounding the case.
to look INTO (investigate)
She enjoys indulging ______ her hobbies during her free time.
to indulge IN (to allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you)
The person ____________ bag was left unattended needs to collect it from the security office.
WHOSE: used when asking about which person owns or is responsible for something
The temperature outside is well _______ zero. Wear something warm!
temperture BELOW zero
The school introduced new extracurricular activities __________ response to the students' interests.
IN response to
______ long will it take to complete the project? We need to plan accordingly.
HOW
The teacher asked the students to pay attention __________ the main points of the lecture.
to pay attention TO
Nobody can cook pasta quite ________ my grandmother.
quite LIKE
They didn't communicate their needs effectively, and that is _____________ the project faced many challenges.
WHY
It is recommended to consume an average of 8 glasses of water ______ day for proper hydration.
PER/EVERY
The company would have expanded more rapidly if they _______ had more funding.
HAD (Third conditional)
His ideas are not only practical but _______ innovative and inspiring.
not only... but ALSO
The significance ________ teamwork in achieving success is undeniable.
the significance OF
___________ from being a musician, he is also a talented painter.
APART from
In the automotive industry, the CEO is usually referred ________ as the top decision-maker.
to be referred TO
She decided to start her __________ business and become an entrepreneur.
OWN (belonging to or done by a particular person or thing)