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