Use of English (Part 3)
Garlic, a member of the Liliacaea family which also includes onions, is __________ used in cooking all around the world. (COMMON)
commonly
You lie back in the chair and open your mouth so that the dentist can give your teeth a thorough __________ (EXAMINE).
examination
My English will only improve if my teacher points out my mistakes.
(UNLESS)
My English _______________ my teacher points out my mistakes.
My English will not improve unless my teacher points out my mistakes.
I'm positive it wasn't Mike you saw yesterday because he's away on holiday.
(CAN'T)
It _______________ Mike you saw yesterday because he's away on holiday.
It can't have been Mike you saw yesterday because he's away on holiday.
Noun: ?
Adjective: ?
Noun: knowledge
Adjective: knowledgeable
China is currently the largest __________ of garlic, which is particularly associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe. (PRODUCT)
producer
Many people feel some _________ related to visiting the dentist. (ANXIOUS)
anxiety
Justin said he was sorry that he had left the door unlocked.
(APOLOGISED)
Justin _______________ the door unlocked.
Justin apologised for leaving/having left the door unlocked.
It is easier to learn English than most other languages.
(ONE)
English is _______________ languages to learn.
English is one of the easiest languages to learn.
This is the best meal I've ever eaten!
(GOOD)
I have _______________ meal before.
I have never eaten such a good meal before.
It is native to central Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure __________. (ILL)
illness/illnesses
However, for a small __________, the fear is so great that they avoid making an __________ to see their dentist for many years. (MINOR; APPOINT)
minority; appointment
Mary found it difficult to make the decision to quit her job.
(DIFFICULTY)
Mary _______________ the decision to quit her job.
Mary had difficulty making the decision to quit her job.
It's been over a month since I last had pizza.
(FOR)
I _______________ over a month.
I haven't had pizza for over a month.
It is almost certain that the flight will arrive on time.
(EXPECTED)
The flight _______________ on time.
The flight is expected to arrive on time.
The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as __________ as penicillin in treating infections. (EFFECT)
effective
People may __________ going to the dentist for a variety of reason, and they are likely to suffer from dental problems and may feel self-conscious about the __________ of their teeth as a result. (LIKE; APPEAR)
dislike; appearance
(PART)
If Alex was not feeling ill, he _______________ the concert.
If Alex was not feeling ill, he would take part in the concert.
We can't make the cake because we've just run out of sugar.
(ENOUGH)
We haven't got _______________ make the cake.
We haven't got enough sugar to make the cake.
What word?
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a huge snow and ice sculpture festival, which __________ held every year in early February in the city of Sapporo, Japan.
is
Modern-day __________ have proven that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds. (SCIENCE)
Fear of pain is the most common reason, and many people also hate feeling __________ in the hands of the dentist. (HELP)
helpless
David managed to win the tournament.
(SUCCEEDED)
David _______________ the race.
David succeeded in winning the race.
It will be necessary for us to postpone the match if the weather does not improve.
(PUT)
Unless the weather gets better, we _______________ the match.
Unless the weather gets better, we will have to put off the match.
The 1972 snow festival is thought __________ have been a important turning point for the success of the festival as it coincided with the Sapporo Winter Olympic Games.
to