Word formation
Many natural remedies are beneficial to patients but they are often unaware of the ____________ possibilities offered by alternative medicines.
(BOUND)
boundless
Watch the new secretary carefully this week to make sure she doesn't make any big mistakes.
EYE
___________ the new secretary this week to make sure she doesn't make any big mistakes.
Keep an eye on
There was a ________ debate about the Middle East, then they moved to a vote.
a) lively
b flexible
c) main
d) nimble
a
In________ to your normal duties, you will also be expected to train new arrivals.
addition
Which phrasal verbs would you use to say that something has been cancelled?
called off
He never drank and was noted for his ___________. (SOBER)
sobriety
Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without proper identity.
CIRCUMSTANCES
_________________ should you let anyone into the building without proper identity.
Under no circumstances
Doesn't it ________ you as strange that it's the middle of May and it's snowing?
a) hit
b) occur
c) strike
d) touch
c
They spoke to their mother who __________ it clear she wasn't happy with their recent behaviour.
made
As a business owner, you can take staff on or ________.
lay people off
It was a ______________ minor accident but tragically, one of the two drivers died.
(SEEM)
seemingly
If it wasn't for your arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long time ago.
BUT
____________ arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long time ago.
But for your arrogance
I find marine biology ________ fascinating.
a) endlessly
b) widely
c) highly
d) strongly
a
The man wasn't very trustworthy. On the ___________, he had been caught stealing twice from his boss.
contrary
Which phrasal verbs means ' to extinguish' e.g. a fire?
put out
The best way to solve this dispute is to find a neutral____________, third party and follow his or her suggestions. (INTEREST)
disinterested
You don't have to sign the contract if you don't want to.
UNDER
________________to sign the contract if you don't want to.
You are under no obligation
__________ a war with another country is a costly affair.
a) wreaking
b) raging
c) waging
d)breaking out
c
It has ________ to light that you falsified your examination certificates. What have you got to say for yourself?
come
Which phrasal verb is used to say that you are not making less progress than others?
to lag behind
Stop eating junk food and try something more _____________. (WHOLE)
wholesome
Organizers were forced to cancel the event due to the hot weather.
ACCOUNT
Organizers were forced to cancel the event ________.
on account of the hot weather
1. The old house was ___________ furnished and we had to buy almost everything new.
a) vaguely
b) sparsely
c) mildly
d) modestly
b
If you are driving in the mountains, exercise great caution. In the ________ of snow, fix chains to your tyres.
event
Which phrasal verb means to 'to argue with sb'?
to fall out with sb