There was to be no stunned/taken aback silence, so aghast staring and, it seemed, no dramatic response from Lucas.

Noal was really shocked/amazed by his girlfriend’s sudden death.

Terri was able to catch on to the most complex problems in calculus before anyone else,

The rabbits were so taken aback/startled that they ran off in all directions.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

The company has been taking on new staff, including part-time workers.

Carlos hung up on his sister because he was so tired of listening to her whining on the phone.

When he came to, his wallet and bike were nowhere to be found.

I have been snowed under at work recently.

None of these countries has found a way to get around the problem of inflation.

My boss is always picking on me these days.

I've always been ______ about the effectiveness of the alternative therapies.

I can put you up at my flat if you like.

Even if we could go, which is highly doubtful/sceptical, John wouldn't be able to come with us.

Mr. Pike was very good at making up stories for his children,

The public remain dubious/sceptical of these claims.

My parents were dubious/sceptical about it at first but we soon convinced them.

My family was able to get by on very little money when I was young.

Professor Pike promised to talk over the exam after he returned the results.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

The project's objectives/purposes were adumbrated in the report.

I sometimes drop off on the sofa.

He gave her a sum of money which she used to good aim/purpose.

The university will reach its goal/target of 5 000 students next September.

What time will the train get in?

Government objectives/targets for waiting lists are beginning to be met.

The purpose/goal of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies.

The leaflet has been produced with the goal/aim of increasing public awareness of the disease.

The party kicks off at 8 o’clock.

Circle the word which best fits the sentence.

Peter went through the test paper and crossed out two wrong answers.