Opposite verbs
The situation is IMPROVING.
DETERIORATING
What are 'flip flops' called in Australia?
thongs
Provide a standard equivalent of the Australian colloquial word 'ambo'.
ambulance
He doesn't approve ____ smoking.
of
Complete the sentence with the correct question tag.
'I'm late, _______?'
I'm late, aren't I?
The decided to light a fire.
EXTINGUISH/ PUT OUT
What is a 'liquor store' or 'bottle shop' called in the UK?
an off-licence
Provide a standard equivalent of the Australian colloquial word 'arvo'.
afternoon
He's been absent _______ work for a week.
Which sentence is correct:
A 'It's the first time I've eaten lobster.'
B 'It's the first time I'm eating lobster.'
A
REWARDED
What is a 'bath robe' called in British English?
a dressing gown
Provide a standard equivalent of the Australian colloquial word 'snaggers'.
sausages
The house isn't insured _______ storm damage.
against
Which option is correct?
A He confessed stealing the necklace.
B He confessed to stealing the necklace.
B
They decided to IMPOSE restrictions.
LIFT
What is 'zucchini' called in British English?
courgette
Provide a standard equivalent of the Australian colloquial word 'sparky'.
electrician
My company is very receptive _____ new ideas.
to
Choose the correct option:
A The contents of this vial are poisonous.
B The contents of this vial is poisonous.
A
'Contents' is a plural countable noun
The government is planning to TOUGHEN the law on immigration.
RELAX
What is the game called 'draughts' called in American English?
checkers
Provide a standard equivalent of the Australian colloquial expression 'hard yakka'.
hard work
What's the best solution ______ this problem?
to
Is this sentence correct? 'I suggest he see a doctor.'
Yes, it is. Suggest can be used in the following way:
I suggest seeing a doctor. OR
I suggest he should see a doctor. OR
I suggest he see a doctor.