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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.
    you happen to be free
  • I wouldn’t hesitate to throw all my possessions away TWICE I wouldn’t ___________________ rid of all my possessions.
    think twice about getting
  • My grandfather is extremely ______________ (KNOW)) about geography.
    knowledgeable
  • Many parents wish that their children would follow in their ___________, but all too often those children rebel and take different paths.
    footsteps
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • John is on the verge of quitting trying to learn guitar. ABOUT John is ___________________ up trying to learn guitar.
    about to give
  • CORRECT TWO MISTAKES BY ADDING/REMOVING/CHANGING A WORD "I'm going to a concert tonight. Do you fancy joining me?" "I rather not go out this evening. I wish you will stay home with me."
    I WOULD rather not go out this evening. I wish you WOULD stay home with me.
  • "Don't forget to bring your passport, Ivan", Carla said. REMINDED Carla __________________ his passport.
    reminded Ivan not to forget / reminded Ivan to bring
  • 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 ...
  • My parents didn't like the plan, but I decided to carry on despite their _______________. (APPROVE)
    disapproval
  • 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
  • I felt so _____________ (HELP) when I had a broken leg. My wife had to drive me everywhere.
    helpless
  • I rarely participate in political protests, but I think it's important to do so. PART Although I think doing so is important, seldom __________________ in political protests.
    do I take part
  • Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather seems to be improving now. SIGNS Looking at those lighter clouds, the weather ______________ improving now
    is showing signs of
  • Regardless of ____________ you're an amateur or an experienced professional, writing music for films is an art all its own.
    whether
  • 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
  • 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