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We have ... chairs for everyone, so no one has to stand.
a) much
b) plenty of
plenty of
You're a student, ... ?
aren't you
go ahead
carry on
put off
put off
He trained hard for the competition; ... he didn't manage to win.
a) therefore
b) however
however
The teacher explained the rules clearly.
The rules were explained clearly by the teacher.
There is ... sugar in this tea, it tastes bitter.
a) not enough
b) too much
not enough
She likes coffee, ... ?
doesn't she
hand down
pass down
throw away
throw away
... she was nervous, she agreed to give a short presentation.
a) Although
b) Due to the fact that
Although
The tickets were sold out within twenty minutes.
They sold out the tickets within twenty minutes.
She didn't eat ... the food she ordered.
a) enough of
b) plenty
enough of
They haven't finished the project, ... ?
have they
look forward to
come across
run into
look forward to
The first film was exciting, ... the sequel felt slow and predictable.
a) as a result
b) whereas
whereas
People believe that the new app will improve study habits.
It is believed that the new app will improve study habits.
He spent ... money on clothes that he couldn't pay his rent.
a) such a lot of
b) too much
such a lot of
Let's start the meeting now, ... ?
shall we
put up with
look after
stand for
look after
He forgot to set his alarm. ... , he arrived late to school.
a) Nevertheless
b) Consequently
Consequently
The project has been delayed because the final report wasn't submitted on time.
They have delayed the project because they didn't submit the final report on time.
The movie was ... boring ... I fell asleep halfway through.
a) such/that
b) so/that
so/that
Nobody had told you about the change of plans before you came, ... ?
had they
die down
taper off
take over
take over
... the heavy rain, the concert continued as planned.
a) In spite of
b) Nonetheless
In spite of
A new system for online exams will be introduced by the school next semester to reduce cheating.
The school will introduce a new system for online exams next semester to reduce cheating.