in practice

in particular

in theory

on average

in good condition

5.Her job title sounded quite important, but ___________ she had little power. 6.The dry weather will _________________ the crops. 7.The runners are __________ their positions on the starting line. 8.I ______ it ___________ that you would attend My birthday party.

in practice

take …for granted

take up

have an effect on

have an effect on

taking up

took

for granted