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FIXED PHRASE - 4 WORDS
(g_n_ t_ g_e_t l_n_t_s)
tried very hard to achieve something
gone to great lengths
(Miss Lim has always gone to great lengths to ensure her students understood her lessons, even conducting additional classes to clarify their doubts.)
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CONTEXTUAL - 1 WORD (PREPOSITION)
This politician is the person b___d the new healthcare plan that has been widely praised by the public.
responsible for the cause of
behind
(the person behind)
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PHRASAL VERB - 3 WORDS
(s_t_ a_a_t f_o_)
makes someone / something different from or better than others
sets apart from
(This outfit will definitely set you apart from the rest!)
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COLLOCATION - 3 WORDS
(p_y a v_s_t)
to go visit someone
(Which verb can we use?)
pay a visit
(Jason hopes to pay his grandmother, who is living in Hong Kong, a visit soon.)
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PHRASAL VERB - 2 WORDS
(c_e_k o_f)
to put a mark next to a name or an item on a list to show that something has been dealt with
check off
(I hope I can travel to Japan and check that off my bucket list!)
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COLLOCATION - 2 WORDS
(e_e_g_n_ t_e_d_)
(adjective + noun)
to describe new / recent developments
emerging trends
(The emerging trend of "staycations" in Singapore has led to hotels offering more attractive promotions.)
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PHRASAL VERB - 3 WORDS
(m_d_ u_ f_r)
did something that corrects a bad situation
made up for
(Jack made up for breaking his sister's favourite toy by apologising to her and replacing it.)
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PHRASAL VERB - 2 WORDS
(c_t_r_ t_)
provides the things that a particular type of person wants
caters to
(The private chef designs a new menu that caters to the millionaire’s tastes and preferences every day.)
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FIXED PHRASE - 3 WORDS
(o_c_ i_ a l_f_t_m_)
something rare or special that is unlikely to happen to you again
once in a lifetime
This overseas immersion trip is a once in a lifetime experience, we must make the most of it.)
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FIXED PHRASE - 5 WORDS
(w_t_ t_e_r n_e_s i_ m_n_)
to be thinking of somebody / something, especially for a particular job, etc.
with their needs in mind
(Technology companies design their products with their customers’ needs in mind.)
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PHRASAL VERB - 3 WORDS
(d_t_s b_c_ t_)
to have existed since a particular time in the past
dates back to
(Historians have uncovered a priceless artefact that dates back to the fourteenth century.)
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CONTEXTUAL - 1 WORD (verb)
The secret room can only be a_____d via an underground tunnel.
Think of words that are related to getting to / inside a place!
accessed / entered
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COLLOCATION - 3 WORDS
(f_l_i_ his d_e_m)
to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised
(Which is a better verb for "make your dream" come true"?)
fulfil his dream
Correct: realise / achieve
(My father hopes to fulfil his dream of visiting the Colosseum in Rome in the future.)
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COLLOCATION - 2 WORDS
(d_a_i_g i_s_i_a_i_n)
to get something (inspiration) from a particular source
drawing inspiration
(Rachel writes poignant poems by drawing inspiration from her own struggles and life experiences.)
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COLLOCATION - 3 WORDS
(i_m_r_e y_u_s_l_ i_)
to become completely involved in / engrossed with something
immerse yourself in
(“This video game allows you to immerse yourself in the world of wizards and fairies,” the salesman told Simon.)