Phrasal Verbs
Vocabulary in Context
Grammar: Will & Would
Synonyms & Definitions
Complete the Sentence
100

To defend or support yourself or your ideas.

stand up for

100

This adjective describes a person who is irritatingly arrogant.

obnoxious

100

What is deduction (in the context of using 'will')?
Come up with a sentence, examplifying deduction, based on the evidence: Lights are on.

Used when the speaker draws a logical conclusion based on direct evidence. It is very similar to assumption but often feels more certain because of the evidence.

"The lights are on, so Sarah will be home." (Evidence: Lights are on.)

100

Find a synonym to 'reflect on'

To think about

100

Manuel had to ___________ himself against ageist colleagues. (phrasal verb)

stand up for

200

To experience difficulties or obstacles.

run up against

200

A large, powerful, and often unpleasant organization can be called this.

behemoth

200

This is the use of would in: "In the early days, I would run up against attitudes like that a lot."

referring to a past habit

200

What is a 'blue-collar' and what is an antonym?

white-collar

200

The new supervisor asked if he ________ leave the room. (correct form of 'will')

would

300

To tolerate or accept something unpleasant.

put up with

300

This word describes a struggle that is very difficult, like climbing a steep hill.

uphill struggle

300

Rephrase this sentence without would: "I wouldn't accept it."

I refused to accept it
I was unwilling to accept it

300

Define 'come down to' and provide an example of a sentence

to have a particular thing as a most impostant matter

300

The quiz results are designed to be positive; they ________ nearly always return positive results. (correct form of 'will')

will

400

To use something as a reserve or backup.

fall back on

400

This noun describes a bias against people based on their physical or mental abilities.

ableism

400

If we assume something has already happened, we use the structure (formula)...
Provide an example of a sentence

will + have + past participle
He hates to be late, so I’m sure he’ll have left the office by now.

400

A word for smth which is 'not clear' (comes from a french word)

Vague

400

The supervisor's assumption ___________ from the age difference between Manuel and the student.

stemmed

500

To successfully communicate an idea to someone.

get through to

500

This phrase describes a state of reacting to a threat with extreme stress.

fight or flight mode

500

Provide an example of 'will' in a sentence with an assumtion about the present

It's 9:00 AM. He will be in his office now

500

Provide 3 reporting verbs for отметить, подчеркнуть

highlight, point out, emphasise

500

Instead of getting angry, it's better to ___________ a difficult situation directly. (phrasal verb)

face up to

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