Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “accelerate”?

We feel uncomfortable in this weather. (fish)

 => We feel _{…………………………………………………………………} in the house.

It is not likely that the effects of global warming can be reversed. (likelihood)

$\to$ There is _{…………………………………………………………………} reversing the effects of global warming.

We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.

$\to$ Regardless _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

The motor in this machine needs cleaning once a week. (has)

$\to$ The motor in this machine _{…………………………………………………………………} once a week.

That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen.

$\to$ I have _{.........................................................................................................................................................................}

I regret not studying hard at school.   (only)

$\to$ If _{…………………………………………………………………} hard at school.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR 

Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.

All of students in the country have been away from school for the last four weeks because of ________ of Covid-19.

Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.