Which pair of phrases mean that it is 'about to' happen?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
on the brink of/on the edge of
on the verge of/on the brink of
on the tip of/on the verge of
on edge/on the tip of
Answer explanation
'on the point of' is also correct
2.
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20 sec • 5 pts
this phrase means that something will happen in the future:
------------ or later
3.
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20 sec • 5 pts
this expression means something will happen soon:
it is just around the __________
Answer explanation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 5 pts
if it is very clear that something will happen, it is 'a foregone ________'
result
conclusion
outcome
Answer explanation
it is the only collocation that goes with 'foregone'
5.
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20 sec • 5 pts
you are anxiously waiting for an event: you are __________ the days until
Answer explanation
6.
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20 sec • 3 pts
you are 95% sure that something will happen:
it is ________ to happen
Answer explanation
when speculating, it is the future of 'must'
7.
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20 sec • 4 pts
a synonym of 'there's every likelihood':
_____ _____ likelihood
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