Sentence completion
Word formation
Verbs of change
Word that best fits the gap (only one word per gap)
100

I'd love to change _______ with someone famous, just for a day.

(to take someone's position while they take yours)

I'd love to change places with someone famous, just for a day.

100

Over the past few years, the tech industry has seen a dramatic (transform) _______________ in its approach to product development.

Over the past few years, the tech industry has seen a dramatic transformation in its approach to product development.

100

When you're giving a presentation, don't use the same flat intonation all the time. It's better if you shift/switch/vary your voice a little.

When you're giving a presentation, don't use the same flat intonation all the time. It's better if you vary your voice a little.

100

My father would always carry our suitcase on his left shoulder. I never managed that technique, arguing that the suitcase's handles were there to be used, though the real reason may have been that I simply wasn't strong ______________.

My father would always carry our suitcase on his left shoulder. I never managed that technique, arguing that the suitcase's handles were there to be used, though the real reason may have been that I simply wasn't strong enough.

200

If you want to become a student at this school, you must change your ____________.

(to start to behave much better)

If you want to become a student at this school, you must change your ways.

200

Moreover, the development team had to make a modulation of the software's features to meet user expectations, which included an (alter) _______________ of the interface to improve usability.

Moreover, the development team had to make a modulation of the software's features to meet user expectations, which included an alteration of the interface to improve usability.

200

The book has been adapted/adjusted/transferred into a script for a major Hollywood movie.

The book has been adapted into a script for a major Hollywood movie.

200

Wheeled contraptions (devices/gadgets) for carrying suitcases existed in the 1960s, but it wasn't _________ 1970 that Bernard D Sadow had his eureka moment.

Wheeled contraptions (devices/gadgets) for carrying suitcases existed in the 1960s, but it wasn't until 1970 that Bernard D Sadow had his eureka moment.

300

Our principal has made ___________ changes to the sports programme since the onset of Covid-19.

(a difference that has a major effect)

Our principal has made sweeping changes to the sports programme since the onset of Covid-19.

300

For instance, many businesses have decided to undergo a conversion of their traditional methods and implement a (modify) _______________ of their product lines to offer more innovative solutions.

For instance, many businesses have decided to undergo a conversion of their traditional methods and implement a modification of their product lines to offer more innovative solutions.

300

The building used to be a factory, but it's been amended/converted/modified into luxury flats.

The building used to be a factory, but it's been converted into luxury flats.

300

____ his return, he mounted four wheels on a big suitcase, with a pulling strap attached at the front.

On his return, he mounted four wheels on a big suitcase, with a pulling strap attached at the front.

400

With business concluded, the convention changes ________ and becomes a huge party.

(to start to work or develop in a different way or at a different speed)

With business concluded, the convention changes gear and becomes a huge party.

400

This continuous process of (adapt) _______________ has become crucial for maintaining relevance and achieving long-term success.

This continuous process of adaptation has become crucial for maintaining relevance and achieving long-term success.

https://grammarist.com/usage/adaption-adaptation/

400

Your essay is mostly fine, but there are a few places where I think you should alter/convert/transform the language slightly.

Your essay is mostly fine, but there are a few places where I think you should alter the language slightly.

400

As their popularity grew, far ______ women began to travel alone on business trips.

As their popularity grew, far more women began to travel alone on business trips.

500

He soon changed his _________ when he saw how angry I was.

(to start saying something different about a subject, or start behaving in a different way)

He soon changed his tune when he saw how angry I was.

500

Companies have had to make an (adjust) _______________ to their strategies to keep up with rapid advancements in technology

Companies have had to make an adjustment to their strategies to keep up with rapid advancements in technology

500

I spelt my surname wrong on the form. Is there a way for me to amend/shirt/transform my application?

I spelt my surname wrong on the form. Is there a way for me to amend my application?

500

But outside the cheap flight, _____ other modern development has made travel easier.

But outside the cheap flight, no other modern development has made travel easier.