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The phrasal verb 'call in' means to summon or request someone to come, especially a professional or expert. When you need a plumber's services, you 'call in' a plumber. Other options don't fit: 'call for' means to require or demand, 'call upon' means to invite someone to speak, and 'call off/on' are not used for summoning professionals.

The phrasal verb 'call upon' means to formally invite or request someone to speak or take action, especially in meetings or formal settings. The chairman is being invited to address the meeting. 'Call in' means to summon, 'call for' means to demand, 'call off' means to cancel, and 'call on' is similar but less formal.

The phrasal verb 'call off' means to cancel or abandon an event or activity. Since the weather prevented the outing, it had to be cancelled. 'Call in' means to summon, 'call for' means to require, 'call upon' means to invite, and 'call on' means to visit.

Correct Answer: on The correct phrase is 'capitalise on' which means to use an event or a situation to help you to achieve something or to get an advantage. Other options are incorrect. 

The phrase 'exactly the opposite' is a common idiomatic expression meaning 'precisely' or 'completely' the opposite. His words produced the precise reverse of the intended effect. Other options don't fit: extensively (thoroughly), essentially (basically), easily (without difficulty), especially (particularly).

The word 'especially' means 'particularly' or 'most notably.' The car being small is particularly problematic if you have children. Other options don't fit: extensively (thoroughly), essentially (basically), exactly (precisely), easily (without difficulty).

The idiom 'get the drift' means to understand the general meaning or gist of something, even if not understanding every word. Even with poor German skills, the speaker caught the main idea. 'Disregard' means to ignore, 'expertise' means skill, 'due' means owed, and 'example' means instance.

The phrase 'give someone their due' means to give someone the credit or acknowledgment they deserve. Despite being slow, she deserves credit for trying hard. 'Disregard' means to ignore, 'drift' means general idea, 'expertise' means skill, and 'example' means instance.

'Disregard' means lack of attention, concern, or respect for something. Showing reckless disregard means showing a complete lack of concern for safety. 'Drift' means general idea or movement, 'expertise' means skill, 'due' means owed or appropriate, and 'example' means instance.

Into is the correct preposition.

The sentence describes something that arrives 'complete with all fittings' - meaning it includes all necessary parts or accessories. Option C 'complete' is the correct word. Something that 'comes complete' includes everything needed for use. Options A, B, D, and E describe qualities unrelated to being fully equipped or inclusive.

In a workplace context, 'cocky' means arrogantly confident or conceited - inappropriate for someone junior. Option B is correct because being too cocky suggests overconfidence that doesn't match one's position level. Options A, C, and D describe generally positive or neutral traits, but 'cocky' specifically captures the negative overconfidence that would be problematic in a junior role.

In a relationship context, people separate when they realize they are not 'compatible' - unable to exist together harmoniously. Option A is correct. Compatible partners can work well together; incompatibility leads to separation. Options B, C, and D describe traits that might exist in a relationship but don't directly explain why people would separate.

"Distinctly" means clearly or definitely - when you distinctly remember something, you recall it with perfect clarity. "I distinctly remember" is a common expression used to emphasize the certainty of a memory. The other adverbs don't fit: deeply suggests emotional intensity, desperately implies urgency, and deliberately means intentionally.

"Competitive" means able to compete with others or comparable in standard. When pay is "competitive with" other professions, it means it's at a similar level and can rival those jobs in attracting talent. Compatible means suitable for use together, decently is an adverb meaning adequately, and colourful is irrelevant.