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1. What colour will you paint the children's bedroom?

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The question asks about the color choice for the children's bedroom, and the answer "We can't decide" suggests that there is no agreement or consensus on what color to choose. This implies that the decision-making process is still ongoing or that there are conflicting opinions among the individuals involved.

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2. Shall we go to the gym now?

Explanation

The correct answer is "I'm too tired" because it directly responds to the question of going to the gym by stating the reason for not wanting to go, which is being too tired. This indicates a lack of energy or physical readiness to engage in physical exercise at the moment.

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3. Can I park here?

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The answer "Only for half an hour" suggests that although parking is allowed in the given place, it is only permitted for a limited time period of half an hour. This implies that the person can park their vehicle in that location temporarily, but they need to ensure that they move it within the specified time frame to avoid any penalties or violations.

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4. Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will knock it off.

Explanation

Placing your cup on the edge of the table implies that it is positioned near the outermost part of the table's surface. This makes it vulnerable to being accidentally pushed or knocked off by someone, which is why it is advised not to do so.

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5. I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.

Explanation

The correct answer is "mean." This is because when someone says "I'm sorry - I didn't mean to disturb you," it implies that they didn't intend or intend to cause any inconvenience or disturbance. The word "mean" in this context refers to intention or purpose, indicating that the person did not have the intention to disturb the other person.

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6. I can't understand this email.

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The correct answer is "Would you like some help?" because the speaker is offering assistance to the person who is struggling to understand the email. This response shows empathy and a willingness to provide support.

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7. I'd like two tickets for tomorrow night.

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The correct answer is "I'll just check for you." This response is appropriate because the person is asking for two tickets for tomorrow night, and the speaker's reply indicates that they will verify the availability of tickets. This shows that the speaker is willing to assist the person and provide them with the necessary information.

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8. ...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to the children.

Explanation

This answer correctly completes the sentence by introducing a contrast between Melissa's tiredness and her commitment to saying goodnight to her children. "No matter how" implies that regardless of the degree of tiredness, Melissa always prioritizes saying goodnight to her children.

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9. The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.

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The correct answer is "with." This is because when we say someone ended something "with" a particular thing, it means that thing was the last action or event that occurred. In this case, the singer ended the concert by performing her most popular song, making "with" the appropriate choice.

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10. When I realized I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.

Explanation

The word "retrace" means to go back over the same path or steps that were previously taken. In this context, the person dropped their gloves and wants to find them by going back and retracing their steps. "Regress" means to go back to a previous, less developed or worse state, which is not suitable in this scenario. "Resume" means to continue with an activity after a pause, which does not fit the context either. "Return" means to go back to a previous location, which is similar to "retrace" but not as specific to following the exact same steps. Therefore, "retrace" is the most appropriate word in this situation.

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11. She came to live here ...... a month ago.

Explanation

The word "almost" is the correct answer because it indicates that the person came to live here very close to a month ago, implying that it was nearly a month ago. This suggests that the person arrived very recently, but not exactly a month ago.

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12. This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.

Explanation

The correct answer is "highly". This new printer is recommended as being highly reliable, indicating that it is extremely dependable and trustworthy.

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13. The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on this point.

Explanation

The word "once" implies that the company needs to make a decision on this point only once, indicating that it is a crucial and final decision. It suggests that the company should not change its position on this point repeatedly, but rather make a definitive decision and stick to it.

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14. Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you wish.

Explanation

Once the plane is in the air, passengers have the option to unfasten their seat belts if they wish. "Unfasten" means to release or undo the fastening mechanism, in this case, the seat belt, allowing passengers to move freely within the aircraft cabin.

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15. The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a pair especially for me.

Explanation

The correct answer is "ordered" because it implies that the shop took the action of requesting the shoes specifically for the person. The word "ordered" suggests that the shop made arrangements to obtain the shoes that were not initially available.

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16. I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.

Explanation

The correct answer is "opportunity". This is because the sentence implies that the person left their job because they did not have the chance or possibility to travel. The word "opportunity" perfectly fits in this context as it indicates the lack of a favorable circumstance or chance to travel.

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17. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?

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The correct answer is "about". This is because the question is asking whether the person is thinking to leave or not. The word "about" fits in the context as it means considering or contemplating a decision. Therefore, "about" is the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

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18. His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front.

Explanation

The word "so" is the correct answer because it is used to express the extent or degree of something. In this case, it indicates that his eyes were extremely bad, to the point where he couldn't read the number plate of the car in front. The other options ("such," "too," and "very") do not convey the same level of intensity or extreme nature of his eyesight problem.

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19. It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.

Explanation

The correct answer is "little". This word suggests that the crash was not severe and caused minimal damage to the car. It implies that the accident was not significant or serious.

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20. Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.

Explanation

The word "vicinity" means the area or neighborhood near a particular place. In this context, it refers to the area near the railway station where Anne's house is located. The other options, such as "region," "quarter," and "district," do not specifically convey the idea of being near or close to the railway station. Therefore, "vicinity" is the most suitable choice for describing the location of Anne's house.

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21. I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.

Explanation

The correct answer is "explained" because it is the past tense form of the verb "explain" and fits grammatically in the sentence. The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the speaker wants someone to have already explained to her why they cannot go.

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22. Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the argument.

Explanation

The leader considered all sides of the argument before making a decision. This means that the leader took into account all different viewpoints, opinions, and perspectives related to the argument. By considering all sides, the leader ensured a comprehensive understanding of the issue and made a well-informed decision.

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23. I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.

Explanation

The phrase "looking forward to" is followed by a verb in the gerund form (-ing) to indicate anticipation or excitement about a future action. In this case, the speaker was excited about eating at the new restaurant. Therefore, the correct answer is "to eating."

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24. It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.

Explanation

The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to a specific time or event in the past. In this context, it indicates that the speaker is referring to a specific point in time, which is ten days ago, when the person started their new job. The word "then" would imply a sequence of events, "since" would indicate a continuous period of time, and "after" would suggest a subsequent action.

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25. Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?

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The correct answer is "getting". In this sentence, the phrase "getting these plates a wipe" means to clean the plates before putting them in the cupboard. The word "getting" implies the action of obtaining or acquiring something, in this case, a wipe or cloth to clean the plates.

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What colour will you paint the children's bedroom?
Shall we go to the gym now?
Can I park here?
Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table – someone will...
I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.
I can't understand this email.
I'd like two tickets for tomorrow night.
...... tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes...
The singer ended the concert ...... her most popular song.
When I realized I had dropped my gloves, I decided to ...... my steps.
She came to live here ...... a month ago.
This new printer is recommended as being ...... reliable.
The company needs to decide ...... and for all what its position is on...
Once the plane is in the air, you can ...... your seat belts if you...
The shop didn't have the shoes I wanted, but they've ...... a...
I left my last job because I had no ...... to travel.
Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ...... to leave?
His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the number plate of...
It wasn't a bad crash and ...... damage was done to my car.
Anne's house is somewhere in the ...... of the railway station.
I'd rather you ...... to her why we can't go.
Before making a decision, the leader considered all ...... of the...
I was looking forward ...... at the new restaurant, but it was closed.
It was only ten days ago ...... she started her new job.
Would you mind ...... these plates a wipe before putting them in the...
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