Multiple Choice
When I was at school, the teachers ... us write lines if we were disrespectful or disruptive.
A) demanded
B) made
C) encouraged
D) persuaded
B - When I was at school, the teachers MADE us write lines if we were disrespectful or disruptive.
The part of the brain used to read music is that same ... the area used in mathematical thinking.
The part of the brain used to read music is that same AS the area used in mathematical thinking.
You have to accept that the world of work is fiercely ... (COMPETE)
You have to accept that the world of work is fiercely COMPETITIVE
"You can get a new games console if you pass all your exams", Chris's parents told him.
AS
Chris's parents told him that he could get a new games console ________________ he passed all his exams.
Chris's parents told him that he could get a new games console AS LONG AS he passed all his exams.
one type of tree in English
oak
beech
birch
willow
Historians know very little about what ... before the beginning of recorded history.
A) went on
B) passed out
C) went through
D) passed by
A - Historians know very little about what WENT ON before the beginning of recorded history.
Financial support is sometimes given to those people ... parents don't earn over a certain amount of money.
Financial support is sometimes given to those people WHOSE parents don't earn over a certain amount of money.
Clothes, like a ... language, give out a message. (SPEAK)
Clothes, like a SPOKEN language, give out a message.
The film critic was surprised by the plot twist
AS
The plot twist ____________________ the film critic
The plot twist CAME AS A SURPRISE TO the film critic
two types of home appliance
fridge
washing machine
freezer
kettle
rice cooker
microwave
blender
toaster
dish washer
The first written accounts of Britain ... from the time when Julius Caesar and his army invaded over 2,000 years ago.
A) belong
B) exist
C) begin
D) date
D - The first written accounts of Britain DATE from the time when Julius Caesar and his army invaded over 2,000 years ago.
Practising an instrument enables you to learn ... is needed to be 'good' at something.
Practising an instrument enables you to learn WHAT is needed to be 'good' at something.
Jealously is a ... emotion. (WORRY)
Jealousy is a WORRYING emotion
Georgine regrets offering to look after her neighbour's dog.
WISHES
Georgina ___________________ to look after her neighbour's dog.
Georgina WISHES SHE HAD NOT OFFERED to look after her neighbour's dog.
three specific scientific professions
marine biologist
ecologist
geologist
mathematician
phycisist
chemist
pharmacist
astronomer
Such as in many capitals, the main residential areas are on the ... of the city.
A) suburbs
B) surroundings
C) borders
D) outskirts
D - Such as in many capitals, the main residential areas are on the OUTSKIRTS of the city.
The harsh weather conditions prevented the expedition ... exploring much further.
The harsh weather conditions prevented the expedition FROM exploring much further.
The item of clothing may not exist, and even if it did it may be ... for people who have limited money to spend. (AFFORD)
The item of clothing may not exist, and even if it did it may be UNAFFORDABLE for people who have limited money to spend.
Alison loves to buy presents for her grandchildren. PLEASURE
Alison _____________ presents for her grandchildren.
Alison TAKES (GREAT/MUCH) PLEASURE IN BUYING presents for her grandchildren.
four phrasal verbs or expressions with 'take' (you MUST provide examples and synonyms)
take up
take out
take care of
take away
take on
take in
take forward
take someone along
take something for granted
take someone for a fool
Despite the popularity of video content online, many people still ... in to the radio on a daily basis.
A) turn
B) switch
C) tune
D) start
C - Despite the popularity of video content online, many people still TUNE in to the radio on a daily basis.
As ... as 6,000 people may have been infected with the disease.
As MANY as 6,000 people may have been infected with the disease.
As well as giving you the chance to learn new skills, a hobby is a ... of building on the ... you already have. (STRONG)
As well as giving you the chance to learn new skills, a hobby is a WAY of building on the STRENGTHS you already have.
The professor's reputation was such that he was nominated for an award.
REGARD
The professor was __________________ that he was nominated for an award.
The professor was HELD IN SUCH HIGH REGARD that he was nominated for an award.
Five different uses of the word 'get' (you MUST provide examples and synonyms)
get tired (become)
get on/off
get something (understand)
get someone to do something (persuade)
get a present (receive)
get a present for someone (buy)
get to do something (have the opportunity)
get to a place (arrive at)