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7 Adverbs and adjectives

10E1 Complete the sentences using the adjectives in the box. Use the same adjective in each pair of
sentences. If possible, include the adverb given in brackets.

(rather) odd
(severely) critical (very) genuine

(highly) original (extremely)-pac-t-iatlet
(thoroughly) professional

(somewhat) technical (pretty) wild
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about what she eats, and never touches processed food at all.

She's
a
b There are so many hotels in the city to choose from. Why did you go for that
particular
one
a The launch of the space shuttle has been delayed due to a
2 fault.
b and difficult to understand.
The operating instructions were
3 antique not a recent copy.
a
The vase is a
I'm sure Anya wouldn't lie to you - she's a person.
b
4
a After protests on the streets, the government had to reconsider its
decision to double the tax on petrol.
style of guitar playing.
b He's admired around the world for his
a
5 and hard-working.
She is a dedicated teacher
b I couldn't fix my computer myself, so I had to get some
help.
6 feeling in my stomach.
As soon as I'd eaten the oysters, I had a
a
All the houses on this side of the street have
b numbers.
7 time for the company, which has just invested in a
a
The strike comes at a
major new factory.
b of the Principal's management of the college, and she was
The report was
forced to resign.
8 birds.
a The disease was passed on to chickens by
It's a
b area of moorland, a long way from roads and settlements.
FE Complete the sentences with a to-infinitive or -ing form of the verb in brackets.

acing
her homework
(do)
1 When the phone rang she was busy
2 When I see pictures on TV of the flooding near the coast, I'm thankful inland. (live)
asleep during lessons. (fall)
3 My teacher's rather old and he's inclined
4 in the same office as Theresa. (work)
I never felt comfortable
As soon as you're ready
5 I'll call for a taxi. (leave)
6 her for more. (ask)
Maria's already lent me a lot of money and I feel awkward
7 Certain newspapers are always quick the government if anything goes wrong in the
country. (blame)
8 her to do all the clearing up after the party. (leave)
I felt bad
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