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Free Exercises: Cambridge ESOL Exercises

For questions 1-5, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0).

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet below.

Example

  1. Can you give me a   lifting this table, please?
    I've decided to   in my notice at work.
    Please raise your   if you want to speak.
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  1. Envelopes are much cheaper if you buy them in a   of twelve.
    I really thought Tom loved me, but he was just telling me a complete   of lies.
    Wolves prefer to hunt in a   for safety.
  2. Can you   the baby while I find my keys?
    We need to   a management meeting to discuss recruitment.
    Are you able to   your breath under water for more than 2 minutes?
  3. John   the door open to let me through.
    I don't think I can run the marathon this weekend as I've   a muscle in my leg.
    The police   me over because one of my front lights wasn't working.
  4. Sarah spent a year travelling   South East Asia.
    I accepted Matt's marriage proposal, but then decided that I couldn't actually go   with the wedding.
    I like to flick   a magazine while I'm waiting at the doctor's surgery.
  5. Have you noticed that Adam has   a small moustache?
    Sales have   by 10% over the past year.
    At 25, I think you should have   out of sucking your thumb by now.

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