Verbs meaning “change”
The wording of the contract was slightly ________ to remove any ambiguity.
A. transformed
B. altered
C. evolved
D. revamped
B – altered
To help someone when they are in difficulty.
give a helping hand
She should ______him ______ not to tell anyone, but she didn’t. (make, promise)
have made ... promise
caution (adj)
cautionary
Out of all the charities, Blue Cross is easily ___ inspirational.
the most
the more
the most
The government voted to ________ the constitution to include environmental rights.
A. modify
B. alter
C. amend
D. adjust
C – amend
To compliment someone formally or publicly.
give praise
If your tooth still hurts, I would ____ a dentist ____ at it soon. (get, look)
get .... to look
ration ( neg. adj.)
irrational
The charity says that this scheme has been by ___ the most lucrative to date.
way
far
far
You may need to ________ your expectations if the project takes longer than planned.
A. transform
B. adjust
C. revamp
D. evolve
B – adjust
To do something kind, often small but meaningful
do a simple act of kindness
His help _____ me _____ a good job. (enable, get)
enabled .... to get
reverse (adj.)
reversible
______ charities go, the UK charity Blue Cross is easily the _____ ________ with a quirky new way of collecting donations.
As, most inspirational
As, more inspirational
Like, more inspirational
Like, most inspirational
As, most inspirational
The old factory has been ________ into luxury apartments.
A. modified
B. altered
C. adapted
D. transformed
D – transformed
To accept loss or hardship for a greater good.
make sacrifices
____ your brother ____ me about playing in the team. (have, contact)
Have ... contact
system
systematic
They have started using dogs ____ a way to help boost donations.
as
like
as
The design was ________ slightly to improve usability.
A. amended
B. revamped
C. modified
D. transformed
C – modified
To have a positive effect.
make a difference
You shouldn't _________ him ________ your work! (let,copy) He'll take all the credit.
have let ... copy
escape
inescapable
Of the two companies, Jasper and Co. is by far ... (reliable)
Of the two companies, Jasper and Co. is by far THE MORE RELIABLE.