PURPOSE
I made a note of his new address .... forget it.
IN ORDER NOT TO // SO AS NOT TO
Change the sentence using: used to, would, be used to.
When I was young, I played football.
When I was young, I USED TO // WOULD play football.
The CEO of the company was known for being highly ...., keeping his operations and activities out of the public eye. (SECRET)
SECRETIVE
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All the pressure INCREASED and he was off work for weeks with stress.
BUILT UP
The team ... the game, but they continued to play with enthusiasm until the very end.
FAILED - LOST
LOST
I locked the door ..... we could continue our discussion undisturbed.
SO THAT
Change the sentence using: used to, would, be used to.
I get up early every morning without difficulty.
I am USED TO GETTING UP early every morning without difficulty.
The new marketing campaign proved to be highly ..., increasing sales by over 50%. (EFFECT)
EFFECTIVE
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She realized that she could SURVIVE WITHOUT her smartphone for a day and spent the entire day exploring the city without distractions.
DO WITHOUT
She had to ... her fear of public speaking in order to give a presentation at work.
BEAT - OVERCOME
OVERCOME
We took a taxi ... be late.
IN ORDER NOT TO // SO AS NOT TO
Change the sentence using: used to, would, be used to.
I didn't like tea when I was a child.
I DIDN'T USE TO LIKE tea when I was a child.
She had a very ... day, completing all of her work tasks and finding time to exercise and relax. (PRODUCT)
PRODUCTIVE
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After all the hard work, they FINALLY HAD a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers.
ENDED UP WITH
She set a goal to read 50 books in a year and was able to ... it by reading every day, even if only for a few minutes.
ACCOMPLISH - ACHIEVE
ACCOMPLISH
I'm going by bus ... save costs.
IN ORDER TO // SO AS TO
Change the sentence using: used to, would, be used to.
I still find it strange working here.
I AM NOT USED TO WORKING here.
The children were ...., running around and giggling as they chased each other through the park. (PLAY)
PLAYFUL
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Despite the threat of war, people CONTINUED their business as usual.
WENT ABOUT
After several failed attempts, he finally .... in launching his own business.
PROGRESSED - SUCCEEDED
SUCCEEDED
I'll reply by email ... he can buy the ticket today.
SO THAT
Change the sentence using: used to, would, be used to.
When I was younger, I always fight with my sister.
When I was younger, I WOULD // USED TO FIGHT with my sister.
The chemical spill had a .... effect on the environment, killing off fish in the nearby river. (HARM)
HARMFUL
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The children were DOING all sorts of mischief when their parents weren't looking, but they always seemed to get caught in the act.
GETTING UP TO
I really want to start exercising regularly, but it always seems to ... on my list of priorities because of work.
COME LAST - OVERCOME
COME LAST