I didn't know who he was until I heard him speak.
ONLY
It was ________________________ I recognised him.
only when/after I heard him speak that
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Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather seems to be improving now.
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Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather ______________ improving now
is showing signs of
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I had to stay in bed for a few weeks after breaking my leg, but now I'm finally on the __________ and can walk around using crutches.
mend
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There is nowhere near as much space in this room as in the other.
NEARLY
This room is ___________________ as the other one.
not nearly as spacious
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Besides organising my office, I made reservations for dinner tonight!
TIDY
Not only ___________________, but I also booked a table at the restaurant for tonight!
did I tidy up my office
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The reports of elephants attacking farms and villages are surprising, in __________ of the fact that they are ___________ as peaceful creatures. a) regard. b) light. c) due. d) regarded. e) considered. f) believed
in LIGHT of the fact that they are REGARDED as ...
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I felt so _____________ (HELP) when I had a broken leg. My wife had to drive me everywhere.
helpless
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John is on the verge of quitting trying to learn guitar.
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John is ___________________ up trying to learn guitar.
about to give
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My grandfather is extremely ______________ (KNOW)) about geography.
knowledgeable
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No sooner had I registered for the exam than I began to worry.
SOON
I started to worry as _________________ up for the exam.
soon as I signed up
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CORRECT ONE MISTAKE IN EACH SENTENCE
1. Is that the film in where the main character secretly works for the CIA? 2. To who do you wish to speak?
1. the film IN WHICH or the film WHERE; 2. To WHOM
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My parents didn't like the plan, but I decided to carry on despite their _______________. (APPROVE)
disapproval
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In the unlikely event that you are available this weekend, it would be great to meet up for a cup of coffee.
HAPPEN
If ___________________ free this weekend, it would be great to meet up for a cup of coffee.