The child was told to eat his vegetables, or _________ he would get no ice cream.
A.in fact
B.instead
C.in case
D.else

People will be able to work from home; _________ , they may still choose to go to work.
A.therefore
B.however
C.so
D.although

The bus was so late reaching the station that I _______ missed my train.
A.already
B.soon
C.almost
D.entirely

I find that my work ______ so much of my time that I don’t have any free time.
A.takes over
B.takes after
C.takes up
D.takes off

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
After a conversation with a friend about the............ of office life, I decided not to look for another job in management.
A.bore
B.boring
C.bored
D.boredom

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
The conversations between the contestants are interesting so we don’t get bored and there are frequently ..................... conflicts, which provide further amusement.
A.vary
B.various
C.variety
D.varies

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
Several reality shows are................ watched by millions of viewers each night, and it’s clearly a form of entertainment that’s here to stay.
A.current
B.currently
C.currency
D.currentness

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
I felt so disappointed when my parents don’t come to watch me in the school play.
A.let in
B.let off
C.let down
D.let out

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete sentences.
I’d love to work in a show.............. It’s so glamourous!
A.industry
B.commerce
C.business
D.trade

Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the _________ of her children.
A.reason
B.concern
C.care
D.sake