I want to get to Edinburgh by lunchtime, which [__________] catching the first train out of London.
means
intends
needs
wants
The audience were getting restless waiting to hear my speech. Not wanting to keep them waiting any longer, I [________] a deep breath and began.
took
had
did
made
There were as [_________] as two thousand people in attendance.
many
great
far
high
My job pays well, but I do have to work [________] hours.
lengthy
long
extensive
extended
It has taken us two years, but we're finally ready to [_________] our latest tablet, the Scroll 340.
cast
float
launch
shoot
After you've seen Trafalgar Square, [_________] Covent Garden, which is well worth a visit.
head for
take to
come across
make up for
The Roman Forum was once crowded with temples and basilicas. These days, the foundations, the lower parts of walls and a few columns are all that [________].
uphold
keep
stay
remain
I haven't seen Mike since we both [________] from high school in 2013.
graduated
stopped
left
released
Despite its strength, it only took a few seconds for the bridge to [_________] in the earthquake.
destroy
condense
collapse
displace
There's no need to buy a coursebook. The school will [________] you with all the materials you need.
provide
dispense
give
offer
Shakespeare is, without a [________], one of the most influential writers in the English language.
hesitation
qualm
doubt
question
I've [_________] for you to see the manager at six o'clock. Is that OK?
fixed
ordered
arranged
settled
Nobody knows what [_________] to the explosion, but human error is the most likely explanation.
caused
led
arose
took
The movie includes several scenes of violence, as well as bad language, and so is not [________] for young children.
favourable
suitable
convenient
apt
Time [_______] when you're having fun.
flies
escapes
runs
goes
The police arrested a man last night in connection with the murder. They expect to charge the [_________] later this morning.
opponent
offender
defendant
suspect
I'd like to speak to the person in [_________] of reservations, please.
responsibility
direction
management
charge
These days, if you want to find out about a subject, the best starting [_________] is often Wikipedia - although it's not always accurate or reliable.
point
spot
site
place
Adam Brock's new play has had excellent [________], with special praise for his sensitive treatment of the subject matter.
reports
criticisms
critics
reviews
Do you understand these instructions? They don't make [_________] to me.
clear
sense
reason
logic
(One friend to another in a bar) "No, no! Put your wallet away! It's [________] me!"
with
on
for
by
Now that I'm retired, I've decided to [________] myself to writing the novel I've always wanted to write.
take
devote
involve
employ
James was [_________] work for nearly two years, but eventually got a job as a truck driver.
over with
off of
away from
out of
My sister is able to [________] lots of constellations in the night sky. I can only make out Ursa Major.
identify
diagnose
establish
tell
I'm trying to trace my family tree, but the [________] back I go, the harder it is to find accurate information.
deeper
further
greater
longer
Do you believe in love at first [________]? I don't!
seeing
view
sight
vision
We should take the bus [________] than the train. It will be cheaper.
instead
other
rather
except
When Jeff starts talking about castles, he just goes [________]. It's so boring!
on and on
above and beyond
over and over
in and out
If we have time, I'd like to take a [_________] to Cambridge for the day.
excursion
journey
travel
trip
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