Part 1
He asked me ______ I wanted to play golf this afternoon.
a) while b) whether c) unless d) except
b) whether
Bonus!
You get the points :)
The demand for ______ educated workers is still increasing.(HIGH)
highly
They designed this door so that it cannot be opened from the outside. (MEANT)
This door____________ from the outside.
is not meant to open
They looked happy and _______ as they moved inside to the enormous champagne reception Mel had arranged.
a) relief b) in comfort c) at ease d) relaxing
c) at ease
Jane's been unfaithful to Jim three times, but he still loves her in ______ of everything.
spite
They say the survey is ________ because it is based on incorrect figures that the Prime Minister gave to parliament this year. (ACCURACY)
inaccurate
Most people supported the new proposal instead of the old one. (FAVOUR)
Most people were ____________ proposal rather than the old one.
in favour of the new
No points :(
Maria was so involved _____ her work that she didn’t hear me come in.
in
The test is intended to measure the children's linguistic ______. (ABLE)
ability
I haven't got my wallet; it must be at home. LEFT
I ____________ my wallet at home.
must have left
The _______ of naming women after flowers is becoming less common.
a) tendency b) preference c) custom d) tend
c) custom
_____ are lives at stake and we can't afford to take any risks.
There
Ellen's familiarity with pop music is _________. (ASTONISH)
astonishing
I was discouraged from applying for the job by my friend's comments. (PUT)
My friend's comments ___________ for the job.
put me off applying
The sugar in the fruit ______ as a preservative.
a) acts b) sets c) constitutes d) forms
a) acts
I don't know how she _______ up with their constant complaining.
puts
In many of these countries there was evidence of high infant mortality rates and low life _________. (EXPECT)
expectancy
The results of the competition __________ tomorrow.
will be announced