Open cloze

_____ the cold outside, she insisted on only wearing a light t-shirt.

Despite

____ me a favour and pass me the cell phone that's on the newspaper, please.

Do

After arriving at the airport, come out of the main doors and you will see _____ pedestrian walkway above you. I will meet you there.

a

The film was awful. The best thing ____ it was the photography which was beautiful. The film was shot in Cambodia.

about

She learnt to speak French so well _____ going to Marseilles and living there for four years.

after

We don't have to play musical chairs at the party. There are _____ kinds of other games the children can play.

all/ many

I can eat almost _____ type of fish or seafood except for octopus which I can't stand.

any

You will need to complete a Sales Agreement Forms for Evaluation, or "S.A.F.E." _____ we call them, before the close of business.

as

Landing _____ Miami airport for the first time, the first thing you notice is how lush the surrounding vegetation is.

at

The city is pretty safe although you may have some problems if you go into certain neighborhoods _____ night.

at

The company will hold interviews next week in an ______ to fill the position of Overseas Sales Manager.

attempt

My aunt doesn't live far ____ and I get to visit her at least once a week.

away

That film is supposed to _____ very interesting. Shall we go and see it?

be

Turn the machine off! That alarm means it can't ____ working properly.

be

You can come to the party if you want, _____ you are not expected to come.

but

My husband's wage alone isn't enough for us to get ____, so I work part-time in a local store.

by

She _____ stand it when people talk down to her. She says she hates people feeling superior.

can't

Arthritis is a very painful _______ that affects not only the old but also many younger people making many everyday activities difficult.

condition

My husband and I just got back from a week in that mountain spa you recommended. It _____ us the world of good!

did

Canada _____ billions of dollars' worth of business with the USA every year.

does

There were very ______ people at the party when we arrived but half an hour later, it was crowded.

few

Have you chosen a name ____ your two dogs yet?

for

It was an awful experience having to talk in front of the whole school ____ such a long time.

for

We chose that name for her more ____ its sound than anything else. I didn't know it was French.

for

Excuse me. Could you not stand in _____ of me like that? I can't see anything!

front

We wanted to ____ up smoking at the same time but Mark was given a pipe for Christmas and feels guilty not using it!

give

When I arrived at the office and saw the boss in such a bad mood, I knew it was _____ to be a bad day for everyone.

going

I didn't go to the dentist's because I wanted to. I went because I ____ to!

had

We got to the shop as early as possible but someone ______ obviously arrived there before us. The last copy of the book was gone!

had

Richard isn't here. He ____ gone to lunch and won't be back for another forty minutes.

has

All passengers in a car ______ to wear seat-belts in the UK.

have

I _____ to go to school now, otherwise I will be late.

have/ ought

If you see Mr. Gordon, can you tell _____ we need to speak as soon as possible.

him

The final exam will be about the invention of the radio and the basic principles of _____ it works.

how

London is a fantastic city, richer ______ parks and open spaces than just about any other city in the world.

in

What a gorgeous apartment you live in, Cathy! You have very original taste ____ furniture.

in

I don't trust the weather forecasters at all. If they say ____ will be sunny, then I know to expect rain!

it

The furniture sold for so much money because of _____ uniqueness.

its

We are meeting at 6pm at Tony's house and then leaving for the theatre an hour _____.

later

Don't _____ fun of Mr. Peterson because of his crutches. He had a very nasty accident.

make

Don't forget to turn out all the lights when you leave and ____ sure the burglar alarm is switched on. Remember I showed you how to do it.

make

I am not angry at you because you failed the exam but because I don't think you tried your best. Sometimes, it seems as though you don't even ____ an effort and would prefer to ride around the neighborhood on your bike!

make

He said he couldn't come to the meeting because of a previous engagement but I think he is just ______ excuses.

making

I think your brother is very arrogant. He doesn't like me ____ either!

much

You ____ have come to work today. Didn't you know it was a holiday?

needn't

When fingerprints were first discovered, it was believed that _____ two people had the same ones.

no

We don't know yet how successful the company will be this year. A lot depends _____ how our sales go in Asia.

on

Although Herman Tullock's book only came ____ a week ago, it has already been surrounded by controversy.

out

You were driving at over fifty miles _____ hour and the limit here is only forty.

per

I ______ forward a good idea at the meeting but it was totally ignored!

put

I used to travel around garage sales looking for antiques which owners were selling cheap. I had a good _____ of success as I used to read a lot of books about it.

rate

Go down this street for about three blocks, then turn right when you ____ the crossroads.

reach

Why didn't I choose the blue dress? Look, Connie is wearing exactly the ______ color!

same

The children were saved when they built a huge fire that could be ____ for many miles.

seen

If you haven't been to the doctor's for a check for over a year, you ____ go as soon as possible.

should

"You ____ walk any more than absolutely necessary on that leg", the doctor told him.

shouldn't/ mustn't

He has had very short hair _____ his days in the army.

since/ after

I gave up my seat on the bus ____ that an old woman could sit down.

so

It was ___ a long beach that by the time we had walked to the end, it was starting to get dark!

such

The doctor has not only stopped me from drinking milk but also other dairy products _____ as cheese and yoghurt.

such

Madrid is a wonderful city but it has fewer parks ____ London which is a shame because of the hot and sunny weather there.

than

After visiting the cathedral, we will take half an hour in the riverside park so that you all have time _____ eat your lunch. Afterwards, we will catch the bus to the castle ruins.

to

For the first few weeks, you have to do simple jobs such as photocopying and typing. Then, when you are used _____ the office, there will be other things you can do.

to

How was I to know that she would have an allergic reaction ______ the nuts in the cake? She should have said something!

to

That new car of yours isn't at all similar ____ the one you had last year. Why did you buy such a different one?

to

If you want to become a doctor, you will need to do well in biology but in the other sciences _____.

too

What a strange looking dog! Do you know what ____ it is?

type/ breed

It wasn't ______ 1930 that the ninth planet Pluto was discovered.

until

I went on the bus to the city with my friend Amy this morning. Unfortunately, the bus was nearly full so we had to stand _____.

up

I wish you wouldn't make ____ so many stories. I never know when to believe you!

up

The company is very profitable even though it was only set _____ three years ago.

up

I can't make ______ my mind. Should I buy the red or the blue dress?

up/ although/ though

The church may look very old but ____ actually built only 25 years ago.

was

Let's meet at 8 o'clock for tennis and bring your sister Pattie as ____.

well

First you will need to go to the post office, ____ you can buy all the stamps and envelopes you need.

where

This study will investigate _____ people who are left handed are more likely to have accidents in the home or not.

whether/ if

Your cousin Sammy first met me on August 5th last year, _____ was a very hot day as I remember.

which

_______ it's true your performance in the job has been great, you still have to work hard to improve your punctuality.

while/ though/ although

Do you remember that colleague of mine _____ wife divorced him last year?

whose

How could you walk out of the shop ____ paying? That's stealing!

without