Multiple Choice
There's a _____ possibility that he will win.
a. heavy b. strong c. hard d. tough
b. strong
I don't think ______ is a good idea to rush into making a decision without thinking of the consequences.
IT
Lots of little children go through a phase of having an ____ (IMAGINE) friend, but they usually grow out of it.
IMAGINARY
He'd been struggling to think of a really original birthday present.
COME
No matter how he tried .......... an idea for a really original birthday present.
HE COULD NOT | COME UP WITH
___ case of fire, smash the glass and press the emergency button.
IN
You should go to Paris. A change of _____ will do you good.
a. scene b. pace c. view d. place
a. scene
Dr. Adams, ______ research paper has recently been published, will be visiting the laboratory next month.
WHOSE
The shop assistant had acted in a rude and _______ (PROFESSION) manner and it was suggested she was given the sack.
UNPROFESSIONAL
She needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost.
ACCOUNT
She needs .......... much the holiday is going to cost.
TO TAKE INTO | ACCOUNT HOW
Apart ___ you, nobody knows that I have escaped.
It's important to set ______ enough time for your hobbies.
a. up b. aside c. by d. down
b. aside
I had ______ idea of what he was talking about and felt totally confused.
NO / LITTLE
I'm not going up there. I'm scared of ____ (HIGH).
HEIGHTS
What was much better than I expected was the costume design.
EXCEEDED
What .......... the costume design.
EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATION(S) | WAS
TO / ABOUT
After a long day at work, Martina fell into a ____ sleep.
a. sound b. good c. fast d. deep
d. deep
You _______ have known he'd be late. He never turns up on time for anything.
SHOULD / MUST
His suggestions were very ________ (PRACTISE) and would never have worked.
IMPRACTICAL
If you need any help please don't hesitate to ask.
ASSISTANCE
If I can .......... please don't hesitate to ask.
BE OF | (ANY) ASSISTANCE
Julie and I met in the shopping mall ____ chance.
BY
Grants to students are being _______ out by the government.
a. signed b. phased c. run d. stopped
b. phased
Do something! You could at _____ hold the door open for me.
LEAST
She found that she enjoyed _______ (MOTHER) more than she had expected.
MOTHERHOOD
The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.
CIRCUMSTANCES
The paramedics were warned that .......... place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES | SHOULD THEY
_____ his return to England, he set about trying to find a job.
ON / UPON