Although he thinks of himself as tolerant and open, he can actually be very __________ about some things.
humble
knowledgeable
creative
narrow-minded
For the first few weeks I didn’t trust myself, so I simply __________ my guidebook.
have just followed
just followed
starts / Would / you / what / mind / confirming / the / time / party / ?
Would you mind confirming what time the party starts?
The road was so bumpy that on times I thought I’d be sick. Correct the phrase.
at times
His driving skills are absolutely …
awful and I wouldn’t be surprised if he has an accident
bad and I wonder how he passed his test
The new metro stations are still on the way and will be finished next year. Correct the phrase.
under way
Nearly __________ hotel in the world has an online booking system.
every
each
Choose the correct word (boot / board / give way) and put it in the correct form – The __________ of our family car is so tiny that we bought a luggage rack.
boot
It’ll be up to you __________ a taxi home after the party.
for organising
to organise
Plans have been announced to construct __________ seven stations.
another
more
My brother was incredibly __________ as a child and was always inventing things.
creative
humble
insecure
knowledgeable
Dave is always very __________ about checking his work.
humble
creative
insecure
conscientious
It was easily …
an exceptionally filthy hotel room
the filthiest hotel room I’d ever seen
She was lacking confidence and often felt a sense of __________ about her appearance.
creativity
conscientiousness
humility
insecurity
There’s no way I will get that homework done by tomorrow, so I’m thinking of asking the teacher if she will let me __________ an extension.
have
having
The President accused the media of being discouteous to him and of trying to unstabilise the government through fake news.
destabilise
I’d say that Janine is by far …
more extrovert than either of her sisters
the most outgoing person in her family
I hope you can forgive me __________ your birthday.
for not remembering
not to remember
you / your / you’re / agree / overly / that / dependent / on / phone / Don’t / ?
Don’t you agree that you’re overly dependent on your phone?
I really regret __________ more sport when I was at college.
not having played
not to have played
I choose __________ mode of transport costs the least.
whatever
any
you / mouth / , / full / refrain / Please / could / from / with / your / talking / ?
Please, could you refrain from talking with your mouth full?
Choose the correct word (board / give way / overtake) and put it in the correct form – Families with young children are invited to __________ the aircraft now.
board
your / he / graduated / brothers / has / One / of / just / hasn’t / ?
Hasn’t one of your brothers just graduated?
Before you enter the building you need to unalble the alarm system.
disable
Ask around. For example, see what a blogger says about the museum she __________ the other day.
visited
had visited
has visited
Joan never went to university, and yet she’s incredibly __________ about a range of subjects.
insecure
knowledgeable
humble
creative
Pack light. If you do, then you __________ much less to carry during the trip.
are going to have
will have
Believe me, there’s no way you’ll need as many things as you __________ at the beginning of your journey.
think
will think
are thinking
When I left home, I was nervous because I __________ solo before.
hadn’t travelled
haven’t travelled
didn't travel
A quick tip for new solo travellers. Don’t worry about feeling lost. You __________ new continents – many travellers have been here before you.
don’t discover
aren’t discovering
Vegetarian food can be considerably …
more nutritious than you might expect
good for you when cooked well
The city transport authority owns __________ of buses.
plenty
enough
It’s irrational to argue that because buying a home is inaffordable there’s no point saving up for one.
unaffordable
In my __________ opinion Dixon will get the job.
conscientious
humble
insecure
narrow-minded
I went on a solo trip for the first time when I was only 19 years old. Back then I was a total rookie and honestly I didn’t know what I __________.
had been doing
was doing
did
I’m sad because Mark has moved away and I didn’t get the chance __________ goodbye before he left.
of saying
to say
We had the misfortune to have a totally uncompent builder working for us.
incompetent
I won’t go camping because at the start tents are uncomfortable. Don't even get me started about the bugs! Correct the phrase.
for a start
Movies, music and more are available in demand on this app. Correct the phrase.
on demand
Choose the correct word (give way / reverse / board) and put it in the correct form – At busy intersections, smaller vehicles usually __________ to larger ones.
give way
Choose the correct word (boot / reverse / overtake) and put it in the correct form – The easiest way to get into a parking space is by __________ into it.
reversing
We ended up walking the __________ way home.
all
whole
you / What / would / I / didn’t / told / believe / you / say / if / you / I / ?
What would you say if I told you I didn’t believe you?
Choose the correct word (overtake / reverse / boot) and put it in the correct form – Don’t ever __________ the vehicle in front unless you know it’s safe.
overtake
He seems to be absolutely incapable __________ when he’s been tactless.
of realising
to realise
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