501
She ... … for 12 hours before she finished everything.
1) had been working
502
When I was a child I ... … running every day.
2) used to go
503
What ... … at 10 o’clock last night?
2) were you doing
504
He hasn’t left the office ....
1) yet
505
They will have finished ... 8 o’clock.
4) by
506
I’m afraid I ... … to come to the party.
3) won’t be able
507
“You look slimmer”. “Yes, I ... … 12 kilos.”
4) have lost
508
The plane ... …when I reached the airport.
2) had already left
509
” Have you ever been to China?”
“Yes, I ... … there in 1990.”
2) went
510
This factory ... … more cars this year than ever before.
3) has produced
511
This car ... … to use less petrol than any other.
2) was designed
512
By the end of the month the estate agent ... … twenty houses.
2) will have sold
513
Take some money in case you ... … to do some shopping.
4) want
514
Jane ... … Spanish for five years now.
4) has been teaching
515
I think that Dave ... … a new car this year.
2) will buy
516
She said that she ... … the actor several times before.
4) had met
517
After we … ..., we can go to the cinema.
1) eat
518
She performed brilliantly that evening, ... … ?
2) didn’t she
519
If I ... … the job, I’ll give a party.
4) get
520
Jim was cooking dinner in the kitchen while Jo ... … the dog.
3) was feeding
521
I ... … dinner with James tomorrow.
1) am having
522
You can’t leave the table until you ... … your dinner.
2) finish
523
Dave ... … in Manchester for several years before he decided to move to London.
3) had been working
524
Don’t phone me tonight. I ... … for my French exam.
2) will be studying
525
Those cakes ... … delicious! Can I have one more?
4) taste
526
Harry was sunburnt because he ... … on the beach for six hours.
1) had been sitting
527
John ... … questions! He’s so boring.
3) is always asking
528
Sarah ... … a bike to work, but now she drives.
1) used to ride
529
It ... … The garden’s all white.
1) has been snowing
530
He’s a famous singer. He ... … a lot of concerts so far.
2) has given
531
By the time we arrive home, she ... … cooking.
1) will have finished
532
Before he knew what was happening, the car ... … into the tree.
4) had crashed
533
While Paul ... … the carpets the doorbell rang.
2) was hoovering
534
Stephen won’t phone us until he ... … some news.
4) has
535
... … to the bank later? If you are, can you deposit this cheque for me?
1) Will you be going
536
I am interested in the furnished cottage near Dedham which you ... … in yesterday’s Telegraph .
2) advertised
537
I ... … my wallet, I can’t find it anywhere.
1) have lost
538
You are late. I ... … for half an hour.
3) have been waiting
539
They ... … with friends at the moment.
1) are staying
540
I love this house. I ... … here all my life.
3) have lived
541
This shampoo ... … of roses.
1) smells
542
John ... … very polite to people these days.
3) is being
543
She ... … poor, but now she is rich.
1) used to be
544
He ... … a new suit yesterday.
2) bought
545
It was a lovely day, so we ... … to go for a walk.
1) decided
546
There was no money left because we ... … it all.
2) had spent
547
“I’m having trouble with this exercise.”
“Don’t worry. I ... … you. ”
4) ‘ll help
548
What … … about the new tax law?
2) do you think
549
I’ll be there as soon as I … … my key.
3) find
550
Next week when there … … a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher.
2) is
551
“Why did you buy all this sugar and chocolate?” – “I … … a delicious dessert for dinner tonight”.
3) am going to make
552
While I … … TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor.
3) was watching
553
“When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?” “Soon, I think. He … … here for a long time.”
1) has been working
554
The earth … … on the sun for its heat and light.
4) depends
555
I don’t feel good. I … … home from work tomorrow.
3) will stay
556
In the last two decades, space exploration … … great contributions to weather forecasting.
2) has made
557
One day a man was walking past a house when he … … a woman’s voice shouting for help.
1) heard
558
This isn’t my first visit to London. I … … here before.
2) have been
559
I’ve got my key. I found it when I … … for something else.
3) was looking
560
I can’t get Tessa on the phone. I … … all afternoon.
3) have been trying
561
Sorry, I can’t talk now. I … … to an important meeting.
1) am going
562
The bank told me last week there was no money in my account. I … … it all.
2) had spent
563
I don’t want a steak. I think I … … the chicken.
3) will have
564
There is a fireworks display tomorrow. Janet … … it.
3) is going to watch
565
I’m seeing the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I … … him.
2) see
566
You won’t be allowed to go to the seat after the play … … .
3) has started
567
Is the shop open yet? No, but there’s someone inside. I think it… … .
2) is about to open
568
Could I have a word with you, please? Sorry, I’m in a big hurry. My train … … in fifteen minutes.
2) leaves
569
At this time tomorrow we … … over the Atlantic.
4) will be flying
570
We … … a party next Saturday. We’ve sent out the invitations.
1) are having
571
At nine o’clock yesterday morning we … … for the bus.
4) were waiting
572
My friend … … the answer to all the questions.
2) knows
573
Here is my report. I … … it last week.
1) finished
574
My arms are aching now because I … … since two o’clock.
3) have been swimming
575
When Martin … … the car, he took it out for a drive.
1) had repaired
576
Robert … … ill for three weeks. He’s still in hospital.
2) has been
577
Janet was out of breath because she … … .
1) had been running
578
Graham won’t give up cigarettes. He … … about fifty a day.
4) smokes
579
I … … the neighbour’s cat this week while she is in hospital.
3) am feeding
580
The film star … … in the Waldorf Astoria on this visit to New York.
2) is staying
581
Don’t ask him! He … … really difficult at the moment.
2) is being
582
He … … use to sell fruit.
2) didn’t
583
She … … do the homework.
3) doesn’t
584
All my friends … … like football.
1) don’t
585
They are cutting down all the trees. The countryside … … ruined.
3) will be
586
The Prime Minister … … making a speech tonight.
4) is
587
If I … you I would go on to the next exercise.
2) were
588
How long … … you been here?
1) have
589
The Queen … opening the new hospital next week.
3) is
590
It’s late. I think we … better go.
1) had
591
We all tried to push the van, but it … … move.
4) wouldn’t
592
Look! It … raining heavily.
2) is
593
I wish you … … here. I miss you very much
3) were
594
She is learning Italian. She … … taught by a professor from Milan.
1) is being
595
… … you mind checking these figures?
1) Would
596
You … … afraid of snakes.
2) aren’t
597
I knew that I … … be sorry later.
4) would
598
We … … not supposed to use this entrance.
1) are
599
The day before yesterday we … … to the restaurant by Tom Jenkins.
2) were invited
600
Look! The bridge … … .
1) is being repaired
601
The letter and the parcel … … tomorrow.
3) will be posted
602
Mary … … to be a very industrious person.
2) is known
603
The problem … … for three years, but they haven’t got interesting results.
1) has been studied
604
In Greece the Olympic Games … … once in four years.
1) were held
605
Dad phoned and asked if our luggage … … .
2) had already been packed
606
A police car came when the injured man … … the road.
1) was being carried off
607
I … … in a small Ukrainian town not far from L’viv.
3) was born
608
This book … … by the end of September.
2) will have been republished
609
What a pity, John won’t come. He … … about the meeting beforehand.
1) should have been told
610
The lesson … … by these boys yesterday.
1) was missed
611
Cotton dresses … … by girls now.
2) are not worn
612
Tomorrow we … … of our results at the exam.
2) will be informed
613
Brandon always … … such silly questions.
2) is asked
614
Pupils … … to rest after classes.
1) are allowed
615
The dinner … … in an hour.
3) will be cooked
616
Coffee and ice-cream … … for dessert.
2) will be served
617
This work … … today.
2) must be done
618
We … … to the evening parties.
3) were invited
619
The planets … … by the sun.
2) are attracted
620
The railway timetable … … twice a year.
1) is changed
621
He … … at my unexpected arrival.
4) was surprised
622
We … … the news yesterday.
2) were told
623
Lemons … … by the piece.
3) are sold
624
This bridge … … last year.
4) was built
625
The doctor … … .
4) was sent for
626
The dog … … after.
2) will be looked
627
These spoons … … .
3) are made of silver
628
They … … abroad.
4) are sent
629
English … … all over the world.
3) is spoken
630
Remember … … some milk on your way home tonight.
1) to buy
631
I’m busy at the moment. Would you mind … … back later?
1) coming
632
I’m sorry, Joe. I didn’t mean … … your feelings.
1) to hurt
633
When she was a child, her parents wouldn’t allow her … … in the street.
2) to play
634
There must be something wrong with Simon. He keeps … … he’s being followed by a private detective.
1) thinking
635
I remember … … to be a pop star when I was a child.
1) wanting
636
As they’d received a bomb threat, the police ordered everyone … … the building.
2) to leave
637
What with inflation and everything, it’s just not worth … … nowadays.
1) saving
638
Sara hasn’t got a car. Would you mind … … her a lift?
3) giving
639
Don’t pretend … … jazz. I know you hate it really.
2) to like
640
Parents usually warn their children against … … to strangers.
1) talking
641
He suggested … … a taxi to the station.
1) taking
642
He wasn’t happy with his room so he demanded … … the manager.
2) to see
643
I never go swimming because I dislike … … my hair wet.
1) getting
644
I agreed … … her English if she helped me with my Spanish.
2) to teach
645
It was a very tough match, but in the end England managed … … by two goals to one.
1) to win
646
On the way to village we stopped … … photographs.
2) to take
647
I hope you remembered … … the video camera.
2) to bring
648
I clearly remember … … our passports in my travel bag.
4) puttin
649
I regret … … you that the trip tomorrow has been cancelled.
2) to tell
650
I regret … … so much for this tent – it’s not even waterproof.
1) paying
651
Our guide forgot … … that the road was full of holes.
2) to mention
652
I have not forgotten … … what hunters had done to those elephants.
1) seeing
653
The government means … … action to protect wildlife.
4) to take
654
Protecting wildlife means … … the law.
1) changing
655
This letter is not very good. It needs … … .
4) to be rewritten
656
Yesterday my mother said that my hair needed … ….
1) cutting
657
My father is rather overweight. He needs … … on a diet.
1) to go
658
He left without … … goodbye.
1) saying
659
… helps you keep fit.
1) swimming
660
They made him … … the truth.
3) tell
661
It’ no use … … to make him change his mind.
1) trying
662
She went to the library … … some books.
2) to borrow
663
I don’t know how … … this exercise.
2) to do
664
I’ d love … … to the cinema tonight.
4) to go
665
Matt goes … … every morning.
4) jogging
666
He denied … … the stolen goods.
1) receiving
667
Dad said he would let me … … his car.
3) use
668
Why not … … till the winter sales to buy a new coat?
3) wait
669
I’d rather … … on the land than in a factory.
4) work
670
“It’s only me!” she said, … … the door.
1) opening
671
Generally … …, our best business comes via our website.
1) speaking
672
Not … … an invitation, I couldn’t get into a party.
2) having
673
Neil Armstrong was the first man … … on the moon.
2) to walk
674
I want you … … your carrots.
2) to eat
675
For him … … so rude was unforgivable.
2) to be
676
It is dangerous … … fast.
2) to drive
677
The students were … … by the exhibition.
3) fascinated
678
Carla has been … … in dancing since she was a little girl.
1) interested
679
I feel this is really … … .
4) tiring
680
I have decided … … a big party on my birthday.
1) to have
681
Must I get up early tomorrow? - No, you need not. You … sleep till 8 o’clock.
3) may
682
You … not smoke so much. It’s harmful for your health.
4) should
683
He … to study English in a proper way, if he wants to become a top specialist.
4) will have
684
The box was very heavy. Nobody …to lift it.
3) was able
685
I … borrow that book from my friend some days ago.
3) had to
686
Teacher: You must not sleep in my class.
Pupil: If you didn’t talk so loud I … .
2) could
687
Excuse me, I … get off at the next stop.
4) have to
688
He … to speak to you in an hour.
3) will be able
689
Roger is very punctual. He … to come in time.
4) ought
690
May I give you a word of advice? – No, you … not.
4) need
691
Don’t ask Alan to help you. He … to do it.
3) won’t be able
692
Can I do this exercise in writing? – No, you … not. You may do it orally.
2) need
693
May I borrow your umbrella? – No, you must not. I … it myself.
2) need
694
Must I copy the text? – No, you need not. I … do it myself.
1) can
695
My grandfather was very clever. He … speak 7 languages.
3) could
696
I looked everywhere for the paper, but I… find it.
3) couldn’t
697
My granny loved music. She … play the piano very well.
3) could
698
The girl fell into the river, but fortunately we … rescue her.
2) were able to
699
He had hurt his leg, so he … walk very well.
3) couldn’t
700 Don’t try to look at all the pictures in the gallery. Otherwise when you get home you … remember any of them.
4) won’t be able to
701 When I first went to Spain I … read Spanish but I couldn’t speak it.
3) could
702 Can you stand on your head? I … when I was at school.
3) could
703 You will ... speak Spanish in another few months.
2) be able to
704 Nobody answers the phone. They … be out.
4) must
705 To my mind, the government … take care of old people.
2) must
706 I … get up early.
3) have to
707 The policeman told the woman she… worry.
1) needn’t
708 … you mind passing me the water?
1) will
709 As you… remember, I was always interested in scientific experiments.
1) may
710 Children like books with large print. They … read them more easily.
2) can
711 My sister will … speak English in another few months.
2) be able to
712 I would like ….ski.
3) to be able to
713 Nobody answers the phone. They … be out.
4) must
714 I’m sorry, I … have phoned to tell you I was coming.
4) could
715 To my mind, the government … take care of old people.
2) must
716 I … get up early on Mondays.
2) must
717 The policeman told the woman she … worry.
1) needn’t
718 You will... speak Spanish in another few months.
3) be able to
719 My dentist says I … eat so many sweets.
4) shouldn’t
720 That … been John you saw at the match – he’s out of the country at the moment.
1) can’t have
721 You ... brought sandwiches – there is a perfectly good cafeteria.
2) needn’t have
722 What a mess you’ve made. You ... been more careful.
1) should have
723 I don’t know why she didn’t ask me how to do it – I ... easily helped her.
4) could have
724 She ... thought you were too busy – I can’t think of any other reason.
1) must have
725 He … read when he was five years old.
3) could
726 I don’t know why Fiona’s so late; do you think she … got lost coming here?
3) might have
727 She ... managed to find the time to come – you know how busy she is.
2) might not have
728 … Einstein speak English when he went to live in the USA?
1) Could
729 A driver… to take the test in English.
2) doesn’t have
730 I … look up a lot of words in the dictionary as it was a very difficult text.
2) had to
731 If we … study, we could go out.
1) didn’t have to
732 … ride your bicycle, please, Tom?
2) May I
733 … use your telephone, please, Mr. Black?
2) may I
734 You … come if you don’t want to.
4) needn’t
735 If we go to town, … do some shopping.
1) I’ll be able to
736 In Ukraine you … drive a car when you are 18.
4) are allowed to
737 We’ve got two hours left. We … leave yet.
2) needn’t
738 I ‘m not working tomorrow, so I … get up early.
1) don’t have to
739 Jane left before the end of the movie. She … go home early.
1) had to
740 – Is Jeff a good student?
− He …. I don’t know him well, but I heard he was offered a scholarship for next year.
1) must be
741 –Do you know where Eva is?
− She … at Barbara’ s house. She said something about wanting to visit after work today, but I’m not really sure.
2) could be
742 – I stayed up all night finishing this report for the boss.
− You … really tired.
− I do.
1) must feel
743 −Do you think the grocery store is still open?
−It … . I can’t ever remember what their hours are.
2) could be
744 – Where’s the left-over chicken from dinner last night?
− I just saw it when I got some ice cubes. It … in the freezer.
3) is
745 – It’s supposed to rain tomorrow.
− I know, but the forecast … wrong. Weather forecasts are far from 100 percent accurate
2) could be
746 – I heard that Jane has received a scholar ship and will be able to attend the university in the fall.
− Wonderful! That’s good news. She … very happy to have the matter finally settled.
1) must be
747 − Excuse me. Could you tell me which bus I should take to get to City Hall?
−Hmmm. Bus number 63 … there. But you’d better ask the driver.
2) might go
748 – Which bus should I take to get to the main post office?
− Bus number 39. It … right to the post office.
3) goes
749 −Do you suppose Mrs. Chu is sick?
− She … . I can’t think of anything else that would have kept her from coming to the meeting.
1) must be
750 – Is that Adam’s brother standing with him in the cafeteria line?
− It … , I suppose. He does look a little like Adam.
2) could be
751 – Let’s be really quiet when we go into the baby’s room. The baby …, and we don’t want to wake her up. − Okay.
2) might be sleeping
752 I wish I ... the answer.
3) knew
753 Harris proposed that we ... eggs for breakfast.
1) should have
754 Life ... easier if everybody spoke English.
4) would be
755 “Why aren’t you writing the test?”
“I can’t remember what the teacher said. I wish I ... more attention.”
1) had paid
756 If I ... her before, I would have recognized her.
4) had seen
757 They spoke before her as if she ... not there.
3) were
758 If only I ... them my secret!
4) hadn’t told
759 He didn't win a prize, but he looked as though he ... one.
1) had won
760 If you hadn't seen the car in time, it ... you.
2) would have hit
761 If I were President, I ... more money on teachers’ salaries.
1) would spend
762 ... a good boy!
3) Be
763 It's about time you ... on a holiday.
1) went
764 Suppose you ... a mad dog, what would you do?
2) saw
765 I knew something … … today.
2) would happen
766 I'd rather you ... so fast, Pat.
1) didn’t drive
767 If we ... for a walk, we will take the dog with us.
1) go
768 It would have been better if you ... me the truth.
2) had told
769 When bats ... caves they always turn left.
1) leave
770 Sue went to France this year, but she says she would rather ... to Spain.
3) have gone
771 It's a shame you missed the party; I would rather you ... there.
1) had been
772 John had better ... to me like that again.
1) not speak
773 He says he'd rather ... his own food than eat in restaurants.
2) cook
774 If I ... training her she will eventually give me all of it.
1) keep
775 The soup would have tasted better if you ... so much pepper in it.
1) hadn’t put
776 Let the man ... to what I say.
1) listen
777 If I ... taller, I would play volleyball.
1) were
778 Greg says he would rather ... things as they are.
2) not leave
779 Would you rather ... in ink or in pencil?
1) write
780 If she ... enough money, she would join the fitness club.
2) had
781 I wish I ... as good as you at mathematics.
1) were
782 I wouldn't have given him all that money if you ... me to.
1) hadn’t advised
783 If he ... better, he would have won the game.
2) had played
784 I wish Jim ... to London last year as I hardly see him now.
4) hadn’t move
785 I ... some exercise if I were you.
3) would take
786 If I … in the post office 5 minutes earlier, I would have witnessed the robbery.
1) had been
787 I wish I ... more people to my fancy dress party last week.
3) had invited
788 If I ... afraid of heights, I would try parachuting.
1) weren’t
789 If you ... her make her own decisions, she will never learn.
1) don’t let
790 We’d better ... some money for a taxi in case we miss the last bus home.
2) take
791 It ... cheaper to travel by car if we lower the price of petrol.
1) will be
792 There will be more new jobs if we ... taxes for small businesses.
2) reduce
793 She closed the window lest the children ....
3) should catch cold
794 If we ... more on public transport, pollution in towns won’t be so bad.
2) spend
795 It seemed as if he ... the question.
3) hadn’t understood
796 You ... more information how to join our party if you visit our website at www.ego.org.
3) will find
797 I would rather ... directly to the manager than dealt with his rude secretary as I did.
1) have spoken
798 It is necessary that he ... there at once.
1) go
799 If the leader of ID ... the election, he will resign.
4) loses
800 They ... hiking if they didn’t have exams at the moment.
4) would go
801
If I ... fitter, I would try rock climbing.
3) were
802
She would prefer to meet you personally rather than ... to you over the phone.
4) talk
803
If you ... sport more often, you wouldn’t feel so stressed out.
1) played
804
... swimming more often if the swimming pool were nearer?
2) would you go
805
If my headache doesn’t get better soon, I ... an aspirin.
2) will take
806
It’s a pity our team hasn’t got any money – if we ... a new goalkeeper, the team would be much stronger.
3)bought
807
I will go cycling with you this weekend if my brother ... me his bike.
3) lends
808
You will be ill if you ... all that chocolate cake!
1) eat
809
I ... skiing if I lived nearer the mountains.
4) would go
810
Tim's mother would rather he ... closer to home than he does.
4) worked
811
What ... you do if you won lots of money?
3) would
812
If she ... how pointless it is, perhaps she’d stop doing it.
4) knew
813
Fleas can jump up to third centimetres. If humans ... as good at jumping, as fleas they’d be able to jump 300 metres!
1) were
814
... me this book.
2)bring
815
Reindeer get a special chemical from the food they eat -- if they ... this chemical, they blood would freeze.
2) didn’t have
816
Some worms will eat themselves, if they ... enough food.
4) don’t find
817
We all wished that we ... here.
1) had stopped
818
If you put a small amount of alcohol on a scorpion, it ... itself to death.
2) stings
819
Wouldn't you prefer to sit on this seat rather than … for the whole journey?
1) stand
820
If Hardeep’s family had stayed in London, she ... lots of friends.
1) would have had
821
I ... boxing illegal if I were President.
1) would make
822
“Why didn’t you ring me?”
“I would have rung you if I ... the time”.
2) had had
823
I'd rather you ... this to anyone until next week.
2) didn’t mention
824
She probably ... to university if she had stayed in London.
2)would have gone
825
If you become a soldier, you ... a general.
1) will be
826
She wouldn’t have become a difficult teenager if she ... lonely.
3) hadn’t felt
827
If Tom hadn’t had an amazing teacher, he ... interested in Art.
1) wouldn’t have become
828
If she hadn’t become interested in Art, she probably ... in the family business.
1) would have worked
829
She probably would have got bored if she ... for the family business.
4) had worked
830
If she had caught the right train, she ... for her college interview.
4) would have arrived
831
She wouldn’t have become a top comedian if she ... talking to the woman on the train.
1) hadn’t started
832
I learnt a lot at university. But I wouldn’t have graduated if my parents ... me financially.
2) hadn’t helped
833
Don’t panic! If we ... now, we will still get there on time.
3) leave
834
I doubt I’ll get that job -- and perhaps it’s a good thing too. If I ... the job, I would have to move to London.
1) got
835
Our day out has been a complete disaster. If I ... it was going to be so horrible, I would have stayed at home.
2) had known
836
I don’t know why you always listen to loud music when you’re revising. If you concentrate, you ... more.
2) will remember
837
It’s your own fault that you failed. If you hadn’t played computer games all night, you ... exams.
1) would have passed
838
If I ... to Bath that day, I might have become a professional artist.
4)had gone
839
I would have left school early if I ... her.
3) hadn’t met
840
If I ... more time, I would learn more English.
2) had
841
I'd sooner you ... something with your time rather than sit around all day.
2) did
842
If I ... harder, I would have passed my exams.
3) had worked
843
If you become a monk, you ... as the Pope.
3) will end up
844
My father prefers to have a beard rather than ... a shave every day.
2) have
845
If I ... an hour earlier, I would have gone jogging.
2) had got up
846
I would probably have left school as early as possible, if I ... her.
1) hadn’t met
847
What would our pets say about us if they ... how to talk.
2) knew
848
If he is here, he ... eighty percent of his time asleep.
1) spend 2) spent
3) spends 4) would spend
849
Supposing I offered you the job, ... it?
3) would you take
850
If I ... you, I’d take your dog to the vet’s.
4) were
851
If Gavin is at home, he ... eighty percent of his time asleep.
4) spends
852
I wish I ... where you are and what you are doing.
1) knew
853
Things have really looked ... … since she got promoted.
3) up
854
I have no strong opinions on this. I'll fall … … whatever you decide.
3) in with
855
The Investigation Committee was set up to look ... the cause of the plane crash.
1) into
856
After years of working for a shoddy employer, I was finally able to … ... from that company and set up my own business.
2) break away
857
It can be very difficult for young couples to ... … their marriage when there are young children involved.
4) break up
858
I'm afraid the Chairman has fallen … … Mary's influence and will not listen to a word I say.
4) under
859
I decided to ... … my relationship with my girlfriend when I found out that she was seeing someone else.
1) break off
860
I feel so guilty because he spoke about killing himself, but I never thought that he would go ... … with it.
3) through
861
A burglar ... … my house when I was away on vacation and stole some of my electronic goods.
1) broke into
862
Christmas falls … a Tuesday this year.
3) on
863
Teachers in Sydney have decided to call a snap strike next week after negotiations with the State Government over a ten percent pay increase ... … early this morning.
2) broke down
864
Allowing people to smoke in her house goes ... … her principles.
2) against
865
A rebel Labour Party MP recently decided to ... … from his party and become an independent member for his electorate.
2) break away
866
It looks to me that demand is likely to fall … … in the next few months.
3) off
867
I am always very worried that my car will ... … , because it is already twenty years old.
4) break down
868
He was falling … … himself to make her feel at home.
4) over
869
NASA is currently in the process of working out how to prevent any more of its spaceships from ... … on re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
4) breaking up
870
I know I promised, but I really can't go ... with it.
1) through
871
You go ... and I'll follow later.
3) ahead
872
Residents living in the immediate vicinity of the prison were told to be on the lookout for a group of criminals who recently ... … of jail.
3) broke out
873
Terrible news. The proposed deal has fallen … … .
4) through
874
She brought ... the deal even though nobody thought she was capable of doing it.
2) off
875
It's getting late; I think we should go ... home now.
1) back
876
If this plan doesn't work out, we'll have to fall … … our original plan.
1) back on
877
The weather brought my cold ... .
1) on
878
Our plans to go on holiday fell … … because of the industrial problems.
4) through
879
I was really surprised when my dog attacked the postman; he really went .... him.
2) for
880
She went ... her notes before the exam to try to learn every last detail.
2) over
881
Be careful not to spill the yolk when you ... … the egg.
3) break open
882
The price of petrol went ... by five pence, which made motorists very angry.
2) up
883
Some people came to look ... the house, but I don't think they'll buy it.
1) over
884
The scandal brought the government ... .
3) down
885
Could you look ... on her and just check that everything's OK.
2) in
886
"Look ...- that chair's going to fall over!"
2) out
887
I had to look ... my neighbour's dog while she was away.
2) after
888
If you don't know a word, look it ... in a dictionary.
2) up
889
Look ...; he's got a gun!
3) out
890
She's brought a couple of friends with her; do you think there's enough food to go ... .
3) round
891
I was brought ... in the North
1) up
892
She promised them that she would look ... the matter and find out what had gone wrong.
3) into
893
She went ... with flu last week.
3) down
894
He's a bit of a snob and looks ... … people who aren't from his social background.
3) down on
895
He’s painted his car white … he likes the colour.
1) and
896
I like lying on the beach … swimming when I’m on holiday.
2) and
897
Laura and David are happy … they’ve passed all their exams.
2) because
898
Mike hates going to parties, … he loves going out with his friends.
1) but
899
We’ve done the washing up … cleaned the kitchen.
2) and
900
It was late and I was tired, … I went to bed.
3) so
901
I bought a newspaper … I didn’t read it.
2) but
902
She doesn’t smoke … drink.
2) or
903
… men …women were drafted into the army.
1) Both …and
904
He can …read …write.
3) neither … nor
905
… doing the cooking I look after the gardening.
4) Besides
906
I can’t go; I’m too busy. ..., my passport is out of date.
1) Moreover
907
We must be early; … we won’t get a seat.
3) otherwise
908
… it grew darker it became colder.
2) As
909
He got a job … he had no qualifications.
2) although
910
Tom likes golf. … does Bill.
1) So
911
Tom never goes to concerts, … does his wife.
3) neither
912
She’s having a tooth out tomorrow. … am I!
2) So
913
He didn’t like the book; I didn’t … .
3) either
914
I came here earlier … you weren’t in.
4) but
915
The boys enjoyed the game and the girls did … .
1) too
916
… of them is in very good condition, I’m afraid.
2) Neither
917
The store has two lifts, and … are out of order.
1) both
918
He works quickly … accurately.
3) but
919
Not only men … women enjoyed the party.
4) but also
920
I know you haven’t found a receptionist yet, … I could do that job.
1) so
