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What’s the missing word? (The same word fits all the gaps). Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts on Twitter. If I’m not following you, please request a follow first 
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to _____ somebody up in cotton wool;
to _____ your head around sth;
to keep sth under ___s;
Which of these sentences are grammatically incorrect? Correct the mistakes.
Answers
1. ✅
2. You should have told me you were going to be late.
3. I’m going to Rome next week but I won’t have time to do much sightseeing.
4. I really like these jeans. I might buy another pair in black.
5. You remind me of my grandfather. He used to say things like that.
6. ✅
7. ✅
What’s the missing word? (The same word fits all the gaps). Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts on Twitter. If I’m not following you, please request a follow first )
to _____ horns with somebody;
caps _____;
to be under _____ and key;
to pick a _____;
What’s the missing word? (The same word fits all the gaps). Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts on Twitter. If I’m not following you, please request a follow first )
out of _____, out of mind;
to set your _____s on sth;
lose _____ of sb/sth;
What’s the missing word? (The same word fits all the gaps). Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts on Twitter. If I’m not following you, please request a follow first )
to spend money like _____;
a hot-_____ bottle;
to pour cold _____ on something;
What’s the missing word? (The same word fits all the gaps). Answers by DM *only* to @EnglishSmarts on Twitter. If I’m not following you, please request a follow first )
to make quick _____ of sth;
nice _____ if you can get it! ;
to _____ your tail off;
to _____ your magic;
Choose the correct preposition in brackets.
1. Tom’s very keen _____ sailing. (in, of, on)
2. The children are busy _____ their homework. (at, in, with)
3. Bryan is frightened _____ clowns. (about, of, with)
4. Sugar is bad _____ your teeth. (for, of, with)
5. I’m quite bad _____ maths. (about, at, of)
6. You got the job? That’s wonderful! I’m so proud _____ you! (about, of, with)
7. I don’t think that dress is suitable _____ your sister’s wedding. (for, of, to)
8. The children are excited ____ going on holiday. (about, for, to)
9. Charlie is married _____ Lisa. (of, to, with)
10. Amanda is very interested _____ buying a house in Tuscany. (in, on, to)
11. Jam is packed _____ calories (about, of, with) as it’s full _____ sugar. (in, of, with)
12. Alessandro is responsible _____ the rock band’s social media accounts. (at, for, of)
Answers
1. on
2. with
3. of
4. for
5. at
6. of
7. for
8. about
9. to
10. in
11. with; of
12. for
