He used to be bad at everything. Now he is a successful businessman. I guess he turned out __________ for business.
to have a real head for business
100
(Therefore/Because/Because of)
My money was all gone. _______ I didn't go shopping.
Therefore,
100
For most people it doesn't make a choice to work long hours.
make sense
100
_______ of the cold weather, we didn't go to class.
Because of the cold weather, we didn't go to class.
200
To keep genes from one parent.
to inherit
200
He is always talking behind people's backs. He is such a _________. No one can trust him.
gossip.
200
(Although/In spite of) the fact that a storm was approaching the mountain area, the two climbers continued their trek.
In spite of
200
They say enjoying the pleasures of everyday life-like going out for walks or sitting in the sun-makes a choice in their lives.
makes a difference.
200
The students moved to Miami _________ the bad weather in Cleveland.
because of
300
Substances in your brain that make you happy, sad, etc...
Brain chemicals
300
My dad's job is stressful. She has to be nice all day, but when she comes home she __________ me and my sister.
Takes it out on
300
(Although/Nevertheless)_________ the intelligence quotient has prevailed as a way to estimate intelligence, the concept of emotional intelligence explains what the concept of general intelligence cannot.
Although
300
Initiation behavior builds respect, trust, and good relationships.
Consideration behavior
300
I spoke softly on the phone ______ my parents wouldn't hear me.
so that
400
Very charming and good with people. (adj)
charismatic
400
What he said was horrible. I decided ________ and not let it bother me.
to shrug it off.
400
After she was diagnosed with lung cancer, her doctor demanded that she _______ smoking cigarettes.
stop
400
On my vacation, I lost my sunglasses, broke my phone and missed my flight home.
On my vacation I lost my sunglasses, broke my phone, and missed my flight home.
400
Yesterday while I was attending a sales meeting, Matthew (was working/had worked/works) on the big report.
was working
500
Never gives up.
Persevering
500
She is very sensitive to feelings. She has a good _______________.
intuitive sense.
500
It's true that humor ______ (help/helps) people in major crises in their lives.
helps.
500
My home offers me a feeling of security, warm, and safely.
My home offers me a feeling of security, warmth, and safety.
500
After Nela (had been jogging/has jogged/jogging) for 20 minutes, she began to feel tired.