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Last summer, Emily had been working tirelessly on her garden. She ________ (1) (plant) a variety of…

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Last summer, Emily had been working tirelessly on her garden. She ________ (1) (plant) a variety of flowers, ________ (2) (envision) a vibrant and colourful display. Every morning, she would spend hours tending to the blossoms, ensuring they were thriving under the warm sun. One day, while she ________ (3) (admire) her handiwork, she noticed a rare butterfly that had landed on one of the flowers. She had never seen such a beautiful specimen before. Excitedly, Emily ran into the house to grab her camera, ________ (4) (hope) to capture the fleeting moment. By the time she returned, the butterfly ________ (5) (fly) away. Disappointed, Emily ________ (6) (realise) that she had missed the opportunity. However, the memory of that elusive butterfly lingered in her mind, and she decided ________ (7) (create) a butterfly-friendly corner in her garden. Months later, as Emily walked through her garden, she saw a familiar flutter of wings. The rare butterfly had returned, ________ (8) (draw) by the blossoms that had bloomed since their last encounter. Grateful for the second chance, Emily ________ (9) (capture) the moment on her camera, cherishing the beauty that ________ (10) (elude) her once before.

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Functional English grammar and structure

From ISC 2025 Specimen English Language Paper 1, question 3(iii).