INVERSION
Government investment in public transport is often not adequate. (SELDOM)
Seldom is government investment in public transport adequate.
It's entirely/practically impossible to get this question wrong.
practically
On his return from Canada, he finally _____ the music and told his wife about his gambling debts.
faced
to protect your head at a construction site.
hard hat
The only other time I have seen such deprivation was in slums that are now demolished. (only once)
Only once have I seen such deprivation and that was in slums that are now demolished.
It's bitterly/absolutely cold outside.
bitterly
Kim Kardashian's masks are selling like ____ _____.
hot cakes
You should steer ____ of cutting your own hair.
clear
Citizens must not take matters into their own hands. (UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES)
Under no circumstances must citizens take matters into their own hands.
He wrote a seriously/strongly worded letter to the city hall to complain of the noise at a local disco.
strongly
I've been ______ the ______ ______ lately, trying to get all this extra work done.
burning midnight oil
When I read about temporary tattoos, I was absolutely _____ on the idea.
hooked
They did not want to jeopardise the success of the scheme. (IN NO WAY)
In no way did they want to jeopardise the success of the scheme.
I was deeply/singularly ashamed of my behaviour at the party.
deeply
The speech seemed to _____ the right chord with the crowd and they clapped loudly.
strike
Wearing jeans to a wedding would definitely ____ some ______.
raise eyebrows
I have never felt so nervous as I do now. (NEVER)
Never have I felt so nervous as I do now.
You are perfectly/incredibly capable of doing it on your own.
perfectly
From an early age I knew my sister was going to be someone of _____. She was head and shoulders above anyone else at school.
note
Nobody is going to come _____ us. We are inseparable.
between