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(OPEN CLOZE) I opened the bottle ____ means of a bottle opener.

by

(OPEN CLOZE) What they're doing is ____ an unnecessary risk.

taking

(OPEN CLOZE) ____ the astonishment of her parents, she left home at 16.

To

(OPEN CLOZE) If you ____ smoke so much, no wonder you have no money!

will

(WORD FORMATION) He was a completely ____ student, who didn't stand out in any way. EXCEPT

unexceptional

What are the three possible verb patterns for 'insist'?

on doing/ that-clause/ that sb (should) do

What's the universal intensifying adverb for non-gradable adjectives (knackered/boiling/furious)?

absolutely (or utterly)

(OPEN CLOZE) Modern cars aren't ___ near as exciting to drive as old ones.

nowhere

Which modal verb can be paired with 'well' in order to express probability rather than possibility?

may

It happens when you drive a car... and is also a verb for describing trends..

overtake

(OPEN CLOZE) She's ___ like as talented as her sister.

nothing

(WORD FORMATION) Make two nouns out of the verb 'remain'.

remains; remnants; remainder

(WORD FORMATION) The report said mistakes happened because of a ____ of the law. INTERPRET

misinterpretation

I wish I ______ all my money in such a foolish way. I'm broke now!

hadn't spent

The Polish equivalent has negative connotations but the English word is perfectly neutral and means 'cooperation'. What's the word?

collaboration

Provide three alternatives to 'I think...'? (P.S. 'In my opinion' doesn't count?)

I reckon.../ If you ask me.../ I believe...

(WORD FORMATION) I made a couple ____ guesses and passed the exam. INSPIRE

inspired

What's the universal intensifying adverb for gradable adjectives (tired/hot/angry)?

extremely

(OPEN CLOZE) What he did was ____ congratulate his opponent.

to

Name three 'unreal past' structures.

'wishes'/it's time/I'd rather

(OPEN CLOZE) ____ you have any other enquiries, do not hesitate to contact me.

Should

Which expression means the same as 'be about to do sth'?

be on the point of doing sth

Name one collocation for 'disgruntled'?

a disgruntled customer/client