Word/sentence Transformation
Newspapers responded by ....... up with new kinds of logical puzzles.
a) setting b) putting c) making d) coming
d) coming up with
I completely .......... my temper yesterday when my boyfriend was annoying me.
(a) got (b) took (c) lost (d) had
(c) lost
As ....... as I am concerned, the chocolates displayed are not suitable for little kids.
a) soon b) far c) long d) well
b) far
These linkers express a concession except for one. Which one is the ODD ONE OUT?
a) however b) even though c) despite d) although
a) however (contrast)
We faced many ............... during our travels, but the worst was the weather. (DIFFICULT)
difficulties
When you arrive at the airport you have to .......... .......... with your airline.
check in
I'm looking forward .......... the winter break. START
to starting
All the shoes donated must be in good .......
a) fitness b) state c) condition d) form
c) condition
The buses are always late in my town, they're really ________. RELY
unreliable
The country has warned the ........ not to drink the water. The island is .......... by people who still practice ancient customs and traditions. (INHABIT)
the inhabitants / is inhabited by
When you recover from an illness, or something bad, you .......... .......... it.
get over.
My grandpa earnt money by working as a cook when he arrived in Argentina. LIVING
My grandpa made a living by working as a cook when...
Mark was truly .......... with his performance at the competition. He had trained so hard!
a) content b) aware c) proud d) pleased
c) pleased
I'll leave work early today as I need to go to the airport. Pamela is arriving .......... Neuquen at 2.45 pm.
a) to b) at c) in d) on
c) in
They weren't allowed to stay out late when they lived with their parents. LET
Their parents .................. stay out late when they lived at home.
Their parents didn't let them stay out late when they lived at home.
I regret not contacting Marco when I was in Bologne. TOUCH
I should have ........... Marco when I was in Bologne.
got in touch with
We have ........ .......... ........ of milk. I'll have to do the shopping this afternoon or else I won't be able to make the cake.
run out of
I can't .......... the difference between the twins. They are so similar that it's really confusing!
(a) tell (b) see (c) decide (d) get
(a) tell
That's not obvious, Rick! Please, don't take information ........... People may think differently, you know?
for granted
The economy of my city has become ....... on tourists. I can go on holiday ...... on how much money I save the next month. DEPEND
dependent on tourists / depending on how...
A: I had an argument with Paul, I haven't talked to him temporarily. I have .......... ......... with Paul
B: I'm sure you'll .......... ......... with him soon. You always sort it out.
fallen out / make up
Few students are used ......... before each test. STUDY
to studying
My sister, my mum and I all wear glasses - it .......... in the family.
(a) runs (b) takes (c) keeps (d) stays
(a) runs
The storm made it impossible for us to go hiking. PREVENTED
We ................. by the storm.
We were prevented from going hiking by the storm.