Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. tranquil
2. worry
3. fill
4. derived
5. gateway

1. He ___ great satisfaction from knowing that his son was happy.
2. All we had was what was left after the guests had eaten their ___.
3. Is it the key to a _____ life?
4. A good education is the _____ to success.
5. My only _____ is that…

The answer key
1. derived
2. fill
3. tranquil
4. gateway
5. worry

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. overcome

2. follow

3. issued

4. reform

5. for profit

1. Each person should ___ their own judgement.
2. The agency is voluntary and not run ___.
3. ___ your ways and your actions.
4. He was determined to ___ all obstacles in his way.
5. Subsequently, new guidelines were ___ to all employees.

The answer key

1. follow

2. for profit

3. reform

4. overcome

5. issued

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. compromise my principles
2. far too self-centred
3. with the intention of

4. compromise on safety standards
5. with the best of intentions

1. He left England _____ travelling in Africa.
2. I did it _____ (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them.
3. He's _____ to care what you do.
4. I refuse to _____.
5. We are not prepared to _____.

The answer key
1. with the intention of
2. with the best of intentions
3. far too self-centred
4. compromise my principles
5. compromise on safety standards

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. a deep mistrust of strangers
2. obliterated from his memory
3. generosity of spirit
4. obliterated their footprints
5. treated them with generosity

1. She showed an unusual _____ to those who had opposed her.
2. He _____ and thoughtfulness.
3. The snow had _____.
4. Everything that happened that night was _____.
5. She has _____.

The answer key
1. generosity of spirit
2. treated them with generosity
3. obliterated their footprints
4. obliterated from his memory
5. a deep mistrust of strangers

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. profound implications for

2. a profound effect on
3. sense of disappointment /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
4. a profound mistrust of
5. a profound shock

1. My father's death had _____ us all.
2. The news came as _____.
3. The report has _____ schools.
4. Her _____ was profound.
5. My grandfather has _____ anything new or foreign.

The answer key
1. a profound effect on
2. a profound shock
3. profound implications for
4. sense of disappointment
5. a profound mistrust of

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. even a child
2. maybe even 20
3. even call
4. opened the letter
5. even in summer

1. She didn't _____ to say she wasn't coming.
2. He never even _____ (= so he certainly didn't read it).
3. It wouldn't have been possible 30 years ago, _____.
4. It was cold there _____ (= so it must have been very cold in winter).
5. _____ can understand it (= so adults certainly can).

The answer key
1. even call
2. opened the letter
3. maybe even 20
4. even in summer
5. Even a child

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. change my mind
2. in line with inflation
3. check her availability
4. enjoyed considerable support
5. take a hint

1. If there were evidence I would _____.
2. Annual pay increases will be _____.
3. Can't you _____ and leave me alone?
4. _____ before you schedule the meeting.
5. The report underscored that the project enjoyed _____ in both countries.

The answer key
1. change my mind
2. in line with inflation
3. take a hint
4. Check her availability
5. enjoyed considerable support

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. burst into flames
2. have a passion for
3. voice your opinions on
4. changed my opinion of
5. shaping party policy

1. I've recently _____ her.
2. You will have the chance to _____ the matter.
3. She had a leading role in _____.
4. The English _____ gardens.
5. The plane _____.

The answer key
1. changed my opinion of
2. voice your opinions on
3. shaping party policy
4. have a passion for
5. burst into flames

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. a passion with
2. the beauty of the landscape
3. in flames
4. shape the future of
5. the origin of the word

1. You are helping to _____ this country.
2. The building was _____.
3. _____ remains obscure.
4. Music is _____ him.
5. _____ overwhelmed me.

The answer key
1. shape the future of
2. in flames
3. The origin of the word
4. a passion with
5. The beauty of the landscape

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. laid the foundation of
2. the industry's sudden demise
3. local economy
4. filled with smoke
5. overwhelmed by feelings of

1. The room was _____ and flames.
2. The war brought about _____.
3. The _____ has been revitalized.
4. He _____ Japan's modern economy.
5. She was _____ of guilt.

The answer key
1. filled with smoke
2. the industry's sudden demise
3. local economy
4. laid the foundation of
5. overwhelmed by feelings of

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. confused me with
2. have no foundation
3. adherence to the rules
4. break free from the world of crime
5. tender-hearted mother

1. They _____ conflicting accounts of what happened.
2. She is a _____ .
3. He was noted for his strict _____.
4. These stories _____ (= are not based on any facts).
5. His mentor helped him to _____ .

The answer key
1. confused me with
2. tender-hearted mother
3. adherence to the rules
4. have no foundation
5. break free from the world of crime

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.

1. break free from his addiction

2. in the vanguard of scientific progress

3. exemplified each of the points

4. the founder of the company

5. designates his or her successor

 

1. The company is proud to be _____.

2. She was _____, and for 40 years its guiding spirit.

3. He wants to _____.

4. Traditionally, the president _____.

5. She _____ she was making with an amusing anecdote.

 

The answer key

1. in the vanguard of scientific progress

2. the founder of the company

3. break free from his addiction

4. designates his or her successor

5. exemplified each of the points

Fill in the blanks using the following expressions.
1. deeply rooted in
2. an expert in
3. cleansed of her sins
4. emotionally detached from
5. revitalization of

1. She is _____ the history of the United States.
2. The city has seen _____ its economy.
3. She tries to remain _____ her patients.
4. Racism is still _____ our society.
5. She felt _____ after confession.

The answer key
1. an expert in
2. revitalization of
3. emotionally detached from
4. deeply rooted in
5. cleansed of her sins