Advanced Grammar Structures
She wishes she ________ accepted that job offer; it turned out to be a fantastic opportunity.
had.
I'm trying to ________ on sugar as I'm trying to lose weight.
cut down
We need to find a ________ solution to this problem.
practical
The ________ of the new system will take several weeks. (INSTALL)
installation
The burning of fossil fuels releases harmful ________ into the atmosphere.
emissions
If they ________ the necessary funding, the project would have been completed on time.
had received
The meeting was ________ until next week due to the manager's illness.
put off
He has a very ________ interest in ancient history.
keen
There was a noticeable ________ in his attitude after the meeting. (change)
change
We need to find more ________ sources of energy.
sustainable
He denied ________ the confidential information to the press.
leaking
She was feeling a bit down in the ________ after failing her exam.
dumps
I'd like to ________ a complaint regarding the service I received.
make
She's a highly ________ musician, capable of playing several instruments. (TALENT)
talented
The destruction of the rainforest is a major concern for wildlife ________.
conservation
The old factory, ________ walls are covered in graffiti, is finally going to be demolished.
whose
He's always ________ his own horn; he never stops talking about his achievements.
blowing
She's always been able to ________ criticism well.
handle
The company's ________ is to provide excellent customer service. (PRIOR)
priority
The melting of the polar ice caps is a clear sign of climate ________.
change
It's high time you ________ taking your studies more seriously.
started
I don't know how she ________ with working full-time and looking after three children.
gets by
The company is trying to ________ a new market in Asia.
enter
He felt a sense of ________ after finally completing the challenging project. (ACHIEVE)
achievement
Many species are becoming ________ due to habitat loss.
endangered