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After a few months, she finally _______________ alone.

used to living

used to live

got used to living

Complete with one word: Sara has a very demanding job. ... , she finds it extremely rewarding.

However / Nonetheless / Nevertheless

finished the homework. It,_________ , wasn't easy..

However

It took me a while, but I _________ the new job responsibilities.

am getting used to

used to

got used to

Which word doesn't fit? There's little chance we will change the manager's mind. ... , it's important that we try.

Nonetheless

However

Although

Nevertheless

Which option is correct? Sales figures have fallen dramatically ... the economic crisis.

because

owing

as

due to

They ____________ the cold weather after living in Canada for years.

are used

used to

are used to

The maths test was very difficult; __________, she earned a good grade.

nevertheless / however

I __________ (not like) spicy food, but after a few months in India, I learned to enjoy it.

didn’t use to like

Complete with one word: The project had to be abandoned owing ... a lack of available money.

to

Which alternatives replace 'to'? We arrived early at the theatre TO get a good seat.

therefore / consequently

due to / owing to

so as to / in order to

because / so

________ I'd been there loads of times before, I forgot how to get there.

although / even though

I __________ still not __________ (eat) such early breakfasts; it’s very different from my old routine.

am used to eating

After he has been hired by Asian branch of GRT company, he _____________ remotely instead of going to the office.

is getting used to working

are used to working

used to work

He _____________ long hours in his job. He is a workaholic.

is used to working

used to working

used to work

I'm going to New Zealand next year ________ I have to save all year.

even if

__________ the rain, we still went to the park.

Despite

After switching jobs, she quickly __________ (deal) with strict deadlines and long meetings.

got used to dealing

___________ it was expensive, John bought the watch.

Although

She went for a long walk,____________ being cold.

Despite

Which phrase means 'whether or not' and has to do with the conditions that may apply? _________ I had time, I wouldn't help you! You never help me!

Even if

________ I know she can be difficult at times, I'm fond of her.

While

Which word doesn't fit? The company is trying to reduce costs, and ... employees who leave are not being replaced.

because

therefore

so

consequently

When I was a student, I _________ often go to the library to study.

wouldn't

used to

would

_________ the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework.

Despite

We __________ (have) a small garden, but now we own a huge backyard that needs a lot of maintenance.

used to have

When I was a child, I __________ (play) outside until it got dark, but now I spend most of my time indoors.

used to play

When Charlie was a child, he ____________ with his toy cars for hours.

used to played

would play

would played

They ___________the new software after several training sessions.

used to

will get used to

got used to

Which option is correct? ... of not being able to go to the interview, Jane was offered the job.

Even though

Despite

In spite

Because

He failed his driving test ___________ he had practised every day for the last two weeks.

although / even though

Which alternatives replace 'because'? I left a message BECAUSE the boss wasn't at her desk.

although / even though

despite / in spite of

as / since

so as to / in order to

John bought the watch.___________ , it was expensive.

However

My parents __________ (not allow) me to stay out late when I was a teenager.

didn’t use to allow

She___________ on the left side of the road after moving to the UK.

is used to driving

driving

used to drive

Although it was raining, we went hiking. In spite of ________ , we went hiking.

the rain / the fact it was raining / it raining

I ___________ spicy food since I grew up in India.

am used to eating

will be used to eating

get used to eat

I finished the homework,__________ it wasn't easy.

Although

Which conjunctions are used to contrast different but not contradictory ideas?

despite or in spite of

however and nevertheless

while and whereas

although or (even) though

These days we _____________to the new company policies.

get used

are getting used

used

He ____________ speaking in front of large audiences. That's why he always gives a pitch to the new clients.

would

is used to

used to

My dad __________ always wash his car on Saturdays. It was a ritual!

was used to

would

used to

He found it hard at first, but now he __________ (speak) in front of large audiences without feeling nervous.

is used to speaking / has got used to speaking

she was cold,___________ she went for a long walk.

Although

She _______________ up early for work. She is an early bird.

used to waking

is used to waking

used to wake

The dog ____________ in its own bed.

is used to sleeping

to sleeping

used to sleeping

On my way home from school I _________ at my grandmother’s house for cookies!

'd stop

was used to stop

used to stopping

She __________ (drink) coffee every morning, so skipping it now feels strange.

is used to drinking

She _________ a team after a few months of experience.

used to managed

used to managing

will get used to managing

It was raining. _________ , we still went to the park.

However

I __________ (read) a lot of books when I was younger, but now I hardly have time for reading.

used to read

We_____________ the noise in the city—it doesn’t bother us anymore.

are used to

would

used to

John bought the watch,__________ the fact that it was expensive.

Despite

My brother __________ (live) in the city, so moving to the countryside was a big adjustment for him.

used to live / was used to living / is used to living

Which option is correct? ... being a better tennis player, he still ended up losing the game.

Despite

In spite

However

Although

Moving to a new country is difficult, but I __________ slowly __________ (wake up) early every day for work.

am getting used to waking up

She can’t believe how quickly she __________ (adapt) to the new school schedule.

got used to adapting

After years of traveling, he __________ (sleep) in hotels and airports and hardly notices it anymore.

is used to sleeping / has got used to sleeping

Despite _________ (feel) ill, I still enjoyed the party.

feeling / the fact I felt ill

____________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible

Although

Complete with one word: He has a well-paid job, ... he never seems to have any money.

but / yet / although

My sister _________ always collect seashells whenever we went to the beach.

be used to

used

would

It took me a long time __________ (drive) on the left side of the road when I moved to England.

to get used to driving

I'm a nervous person _______ my partner is very chill.

but / whereas / while

They moved from a quiet town to a busy city, and it took them months __________ all the noise.

to get used to

They are used to __________ late at night before exams.

studying

study

studied

Which option is correct? You'd better take an umbrella ... it rains later.

since

in case

because

seeing as

Don’t worry—you _________ the new routine soon.

are used to

would

used to

will get used to

Employees _____________ the hybrid work model after the pandemic.

used to

got used to

_____________, it was raining, we still went to the park.

Although

Nowadays, the company ___________ using AI-powered tools for efficiency.

used to

is getting used to

is use to

I want to keep fit. I ____________ up early for my morning workouts.

used to wake

got used to waking

am getting used to waking

Complete with one word: The town centre has been pedestrianised. ... a result, there have been fewer accidents in the area.

As

____________ the restaurant's good reputation, the food was terrible.

Despite

When I was on a diet, I _____________ coffee without sugar.

used to drinking

was used to drinking

am used to drink

She was cold. She went for a long walk, ____________

However

The restaurant has a good reputation. ___________ , the food was terrible.

However

I knew it was her the moment I saw her, __________ we had never met before.

even though / although