Which preposition goes after the verb? She relies ___ her instincts when making decisions.
on
He fell once or twice before reaching the finishing line, he still completed the race. (although)
Although he fell once or twice before reaching the finishing line, he still completed the course.
What is the crime? To physically attack someone.
assault
Which preposition goes after the verb? I'll wait ___ your call before making a decision.
for
The marketing campaign is aimed ___ young adults.
at
We started to email each other, _______ living hundreds of kilometers apart. (contrasting ideas)
despite
There is less traffic in the city _______ to five years ago. (given, comparing, having compared, giving)
compared
Which preposition goes after the verb? I can't relate ___ her story because I've never been in that situation.
to
_____ you failed the exam, you will have to repeat the course next year.
Since/Because
I looked around the room. When I did this, I noticed an old school friend in the corner. ( rephrase the sentence using a participle clase with -ing form)
Looking around the room, I noticed an old school friend in the corner.
One day _____ I was at work, I received an email with a music file attached. (order or sequence)
when / while
_________ your website claims products are delivered within five days, I still have not received my order after two weeks. (contrasting)
Although
What is the crime? To break into a house.
burglary
What is the crime? To enter land or a building without the permission of the owner
trespassing
She wasn't very interested in the movie. As a result, she left early. ( rephrase the sentence using a participle clase with -ing form)
Not being interested in the movie, she left early.
The workshop will focus ___improving communication skills.
on
She was born in Greece, but ______ she moved to Australia. ( sequence )
Subsequently / afterward
What is the crime? To steal something or rob someone
theft
_______ that we don't have much time, we should only visit one museum. (given, comparing, having compared, giving)
Given
_____________ all the prices earlier, we knew which shop had the best deals. (given, comparing, having compared, giving)
Having compared
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