I was really disappointed_______ that film. I’d been looking forward to it and it was rubbish!
with
Mankind is the most ________ creature that has ever lived on Earth. (CREATE)
CREATIVE
No other student in this class is nearly as bright as she is. (BY) She is _______________ student in this class.
by far the brightest
Read this article. It’s very relevant _______your research.
to
Charities like ours are completely dependent _______ the generosity of donors.
on
The price is _____________ of flights, hotel and food for two weeks. (INCLUDE)
INCLUSIVE
The cause of the ___________ was probably a faulty gas pipe. (EXPLODE)
EXPLOSION
There are eleven players in each team. (COMPOSED) Both ______________________ eleven players.
teams are composed of
Harry was so upset ______ losing his watch, but luckily we found it behind the sofa.
about
Howard is making slightly _______ money _______ in his last job, but he’s far _______ (happy)
less money; than/ happier
Take antibiotics to fight the_____________ and come back and see me next week.
infection
I’m highly ___________to been___________ . If I got one, it could be very dangerous.
allergic; stings
Is this game suitable _______ under-fives? My nephew is four next week.
for
I measured my height yesterday and I’m sure I’ve shrunk. (TALL) I measured myself yesterday and I’m sure I’m _____________________________________ to be.
not as tall as I used
I hope my parents were very proud______me when I got my university degree.
of
What exactly are you afraid ______ ? You’re perfectly safe here.
of
Marcia was upset after _____________ telling me about the surprise party. (INTEND)
UNINTENTIONALLY
If you need to enter the workshop, we recommend you wear protective clothing. (RECOMMENDED) The ______________________ when entering the workshop.
wearing of protective clothing is recommended
Mr Wenger, the General Manager, has asked me to write to you. (ON) I am writing to you _____________ Mr Wenger, the General Manager.
on behalf of
I think learning one language is _____________ than another. They’re all the same, don’t you agree? (diffi cult)
no more difficult
My brother is ___________ me, but my sister is ___________ him. (tall)
taller than/even taller than
Such a course of action would be ___________ and you should seriously reconsider. (ADVISE)
INADVISABLE
___________ and___________ people are downloading ebooks and this upward trend looks set to continue.
More and more
50% off all furniture. This is a once-only ____________ offer. (REPEAT)
UNREPEATABLE
He didn’t move for ages but then he gave __________ of movements. (small)
the smallest
Carlos can’t walk properly as he’s ___________ his ankle in a football match. Luckily nothing is broken.
sprained
______________ you start revising ____________ . (soon; good)
The sooner/the better
The police are looking for three men they believe were involved _______this incident.
in
Please stay home if suffering from fl u. It is extremely ____________ and everyone else in your class could catch it from you.
contagious
Would you mind talking a bit ___________ ? I can’t understand what you’re saying. (slow)
more slowly
We had __________ flight imaginable. No food, broken toilets and we were three hours late. (bad)
the worst
I think Mike is prejudiced _________ me because I don’t support the right team.
against
People have probably been playing this sport for over 500 years. (THOUGHT) This sport is ___________________________ for over 500 years.
thought to have been played
With many diseases, there are people who have natural ___________ and will never catch them.
immunity
UK tax law is not __________ in this case as the company is US-based. (APPLY)
APPLICABLE
The more I practice at tennis, ____________ I get. (good)
the better
I’ll never run another marathon. Every___________ in my body aches and I’ve got _____________ on my feet.
muscle; blisters
That’s a terrible _____________ you’ve got there. Your eye is all purple and green.
bruise
Nigel is easily the most ____________ person I’ve met. (KNOW)
KNOWLEDGEABLE
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