........ the bank was shut all weekend they weren't able to withdraw any cash.
As / Since
My boss is biased ........ me, which explains why I'll never get promoted if I stay with this company.
against
The old house, ........ its condition, is likely to sell quickly given the present housing market.
whatever
The defendant told the judge that she accepted full ........ for her actions and that she would plead guilty.
responsibility
The hotel was poor, the food terrible, and we had torrential rain for the whole week. ........ short, the holiday was a disaster.
In
When I was younger I wanted to be an air pilot but I soon went ........ the idea when I realised I hated flying.
off
Valerie and Simon can't decide whether to make their home in France or Australia. ........ way it will mean sacrifices for one of them.
either
When Rose was unfaithful to Joshua she threw herself ........ his mercy and asked him to forgive her.
on / upon
After borrowing two thousand pounds from you, the very ........ she could do is offer to pay back a little each month.
least
As far as the police were ........., they decided not to press charges against the thief this time round.
concerned
More and more people are turning to vegetarianism which ........ say is much better for your health.
they / some
There were a number of participants at the conference dinner, several of ........ were keynote speakers.
whom
I wouldn't apply for that job if I were you. In ........ case, the advert says you have to have a clean driving licence and you haven't even passed your test yet.
any
The diner complained so vociferously that the manageress ........ came out of the office to see what the problem was.
herself
After William realised his mistake he was forced to ........ his pride and apologise.
swallow
Marco had severe misgivings ........ taking the June exam as he felt he just wasn't ready.
about
........ most people pass their Proficiency exam first time round a number of candidates will, sadly, fail.
While / Whereas / Although
The reviews of the play were glowing but as a ......... of fact I thought it was terrible!
matter
The chairman outlined his vision for the future but the chief executive argued that ........ a strategy could be detrimental to the company's future.
such
As a junior doctor there was ........ a time when I had to seek a second opinion from my superiors before I made a diagnosis.
many
In England, polo is a sport that is associated with ........ rich and powerful.
the
Anna: This problem's driving me crazy!
Joe: Well, have you tried standing ........ from the situation and evaluating it objectively?
back
Broadly ........, young people are concerned with finding a good career once they have graduated from university.
speaking
Tanya came away from the interview with the overriding ........ that she wouldn't get the job.
impression / feeling / belief
John doesn't have many friends, just a select ........, who tend to go along with everything he says.
few
........ as I hate to do this, we'll have to cancel the party if more people don't respond.
much
The party atmosphere suddenly dissipated, at ........ point I made up my mind to leave.
which
She wants to travel the world eventually but above ........ her priority is to finish her degree course.
all
When the shop assistant refused the customer a refund, he was met with a torrent of .........
abuse
I thought I ........ my position absolutely clear. Either he goes or I do!
made
The company has had ........ of its employees taking sick leave and it has decided to crack down on absenteeism.
enough / many / all / several
The main reasons for quitting my job were overwork and a meagre salary. There are ........ I could mention but they were the primary factors.
others
People who eat an unhealthy diet are susceptible ........ all kinds of illnesses and diseases.
to
My therapist said I could drop in ........ I wanted to, regardless of whether I'd made an appointment or not.
whenever
My cousin talked ........ length about his recent holiday and bored everyone to death!
at
Although my mother's in her seventies she is still very young at .........
heart
The drowning boy was pulled out of the river and ........ the kiss of life by a medic.
given
Victoria has a working ........ of Chinese, which she needs for her job as an international corporate lawyer.
knowledge
Most people are car lovers. Even ........, cars cause enormous damage to the environment.
so
The government's plans to reduce crime came ........ for a lot of criticism from freedom groups.
in
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