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100

too quick to criticize people

judgmental    

100

The way ______ are treated by the media is often unreasonable, due to their status as public figures.

Celebrities

100

Peter was Sally's best friend. She _____(know) him all her life.

had known

100

How many friends _______ have?

1. did you use to

2. would you

3. both are possible

did you use to

100

When I was a child I ____ like peanuts.

1. didn't use to

2. wouldn't

3. both are correct

1. didn't use to

200

brave in a silly way, taking unnecessary risks

foolhardy    

200

Being a celebrity means constantly living in the ____  ____, where rumors and scandals can easily be picked up by the media.

public eye

200

The children were wet because they ______(play) football in the rain.

had been playing

200

When the weather was bad, I _______ stay home and read comic books.

1. used to

2. would

3. both are possible

both are possible

200

Everything was white because it _____(snow).

had been snowing

300

the body of law that deals with the regulating, storing, and using of personally identifiable information, personal healthcare information, and financial information of individuals, which can be collected by governments, public or private organisations, or other individuals.

Privacy laws

300

I was appalled that the _____ and tabloid photographers turned up before his death and patrolled the area for six weeks until he died.

Paparazzi

300

We were very hungry because we ____(not / eat).

hadn't eaten

300

I _______ wear glasses when I was at university.

1. didn't use to

2. wouldn't

3. both are correct

didn't use to

300

The passengers were cross because the airline ____(lose) everyone's bags.

had lost

400

someone's right to keep their personal matters and relationships secret

privacy

400

Monitoring someone's online activity without their consent is a clear attempt to _____ privacy and should be treated as such.

Invade

400

I was delighted when I found my keys. I ______(look) for them for hours.

had been looking

400

In the morning he _______ sit on the front porch and read.

1. used to

2. would

3. both are possible

both are possible

400

I _____(not / see) Jacob for several years, but I recognised him immediately.

hadn't seen

500

the careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste

Thrifty

500

Despite being warned several times, the angry customer continued to ______ the employees with nasty threats and insults.

harass

500

She was exhausted because she _____(work) since eight o'clock that morning.

had been working

500

Which sentence is NOT correct?

1. I didn't use to like cheese when I was younger.

2. I didn't use to walk home after school.

3. As a child, I would hate having to get up early.

As a child, I would hate having to get up early.

500

Which sentence is NOT correct?

1. I would go shopping with her every Friday.

2. I would have very blond hair.

3. She would call me after class to chat.

2. I would have very blond hair.