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1 Doctors in the region fear another _____ of typhoid.
a) outburst b) outbreak c) outlook
2 Maria was left _____ for breath after swallowing a mouthful of water at the swimming pool.
a) gasping b) gaping c) gulping
3 The sprinter pulled up in agony with a _____ muscle.
a) twisted b) sprained c) torn
4 I saw Mr Howard on the other side of the street and he gave me a _____ of recognition.
a) salute b) cue c) nod
5 Innes _____ off at half time with a foot injury.
a) staggered b) stumbled c) hobbled
6 'Now we must keep your arm up so as to stop the swelling, so I'll put it in a _____ for you,' said the doctor.
a) strap b) tie c) sling
7 When I broke my arm I had it in a plaster _____ for two weeks.
a) cast b) wrap c) mould
8 I'm so fed up waiting for a date for my operation that I'm considering paying to get private medical _____.
a) treatment b) usage c) conduct
9 The coal industry has been _____ decline for some time now in my country.
a) in b) at c) under
10 'Last season we were plagued _____ injuries, bad weather and sheer bad luck,' said the manager.
a) by b) in c) for
11 I'd just like to thank you _____ advance for all your help.
a) with b) from c) in
12 The whole future of the club is very much _____ the balance.
a) beyond b) under c) in
13 I've been feeling _____ a lot of pressure recently.
a) on b) with c) under
14 We're looking around the area _____ a view to possibly buying a property.
a) with b) at c) under
15 I daren't put a foot wrong at work _____ fear of upsetting the new boss.
a) in b) on c) for
16 Success in major competitions continues to remain _____ reach for Angela Hislop.
a) out of b) under c) over
17 'When the injection _____, you may want to take a painkiller,' said the dentist.
a) runs out b) wears off c) burns out
18 _____ all likelihood he'll just apologize and come round to our way of thinking.
a) In b) Without c) For
19 When she saw the mess in the living room, she _____ her head in disbelief.
a) wagged b) swayed c) shook
20 Everybody seems to be _____ very high spirits this afternoon. It must be Friday!
a) in b) by c) under