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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 _____ 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
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
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
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
(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
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
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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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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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
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 ________ 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
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
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
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.)