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

but / whereas / while

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

am getting used to

used to

got used to

__________ the rain, we still went to the park.

Despite

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

the rain / the fact it was raining / it raining

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

As

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

is used to sleeping / has got used to sleeping

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

am getting used to waking up

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

driving

is used to driving

used to drive

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

is used to drinking

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

was used to drinking

used to drinking

am used to drink

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

used to read

These days we _____________to the new company policies.

get used

are getting used

used

___________ it was expensive, John bought the watch.

Although

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

Although

Employees _____________ the hybrid work model after the pandemic.

used to

got used to

I ___________ spicy food since I grew up in India.

am used to eating

get used to eat

will be used to eating

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

due to

as

owing

because

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

Although

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

Despite

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

would

be used to

used

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

However / Nonetheless / Nevertheless

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

used to have

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

Although

She _________ a team after a few months of experience.

will get used to managing

used to managing

used to managed

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

Despite

Even though

In spite

Because

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

to

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

used to

would

was used to

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

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

are used to

used to

are used

After a few months, she finally _______________ alone.

used to live

used to living

got used to living

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

used to

wouldn't

would

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

is use to

used to

is getting 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

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

used to work

is used to working

used to working

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

didn’t use to allow

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

used to

are used to

would

will get used to

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

used to stopping

'd stop

was used to stop

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

is used to waking

used to waking

used to wake

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

would play

would played

used to played

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

Although

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

even if

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

because

therefore

consequently

so

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

to get used to driving

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

but / yet / although

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

However

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

Despite

John bought the watch.___________ , it was expensive.

However

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

Although

Nevertheless

However

Nonetheless

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

although / even though

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

nevertheless / however

She went for a long walk,____________ being cold.

Despite

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

am used to eating

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

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

Despite

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

However

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

However

They are used to __________ late at night before exams.

studying

studied

study

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

even though / although

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

used to play

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

got used to dealing

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

are used to working

is getting used to working

used to work

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

feeling / the fact I felt ill

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

However

Despite

In spite

Although

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

although / even though

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

despite or in spite of

although or (even) though

however and nevertheless

while and whereas

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

However

The dog ____________ in its own bed.

to sleeping

is used to sleeping

used to sleeping

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

due to / owing to

therefore / consequently

so as to / in order to

because / so

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

While

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

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

would

used to

are used to

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

didn’t use to like

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

got used to adapting

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

so as to / in order to

as / since

although / even though

despite / in spite of

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

used to wake

got used to waking

am getting used to waking

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

to get used to

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

since

in case

because

seeing as

They ___________the new software after several training sessions.

will get used to

got used to

used to