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100

I put in the order on time.

The order was put in on time.

100

Garbage (collect) _______ weekly.

is collected

100

solve 

 "It's easier to _____ problems ___ if you have friends around."

work out

100

(noun) a student really liked by the teacher

teacher's pet

100

(n) a car that is very likely to break down 

lemon

200

We will plant the bulbs soon.

The bulbs will be planted soon.

200

Teachers (usually/ expect) __________ homework on time.

usually expect

200

refuse 

"He _____ed me ____ when I invited him, but asked for a rain check."

turn down

200

(noun) a test given without notice

pop quiz

200

(adj) safe (when one is not in danger anymore)

out of the woods

300

They keep the key under the mat.

The key is kept under the mat.

300

Parents (should/ obey) ____________ by their children.

should be obeyed

300

contribute

"If everyone ______s ___, the cost will be easier to bear."

chip in 

300

(v) to achieve a very low mark on a test or exam; to fail badly

to bomb (a test/exam)

300

(adj) laughing uncontrollably

in stitches

400

I sent your packages in the morning.

Your packages were sent in the morning.

400

Politicians (want/ trust) ______________.

want to be trusted

400

mention; talk about for the first time

"I need to ______ ___ the idea of joining the club to my friend."

bring up

400

(v) to pass a test or exam with high marks

to ace (a test/ exam)

400

(adj) wearing very elegant clothes

dressed to the teeth

500

They have reviewed each application twice. 

Each application has been reviewed twice.

500

Stores (close early) ___________ on Sundays.

close early

500

delay

"Don't ____ ___ doing your project. It will only get harder if you wait."

put off

500

(v) to miss classes without a good reason; to play truant

to cut classes 

500

(v) do everything you can to help someone

bend over backwards

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