Vocab 1
Complete the sentence with the correct word. Choose from the following words:
crime novel graphic novel obliged paperback publisher tempted
Sarah's love for crime stories led her to devour every __________ she could get her hands on.
crime novel
Read the sentences and write the past perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions, e.g. hadn't.
They ______ (watch/already) the game when I arrived home.
had already been watching
Which word has a similar meaning to: strongly dislike
detest fussy. illustration. romance novel.
urge. best seller. autobiography. playful
detest
When we arrived at the airport, we realized we _______ our passports.
a. forgot
b. had forgotten
c. were forgetting
b. had forgotten
speaking rudely to someone/saying something to hurt one's feelings
s n i l u t
insult
Complete the sentence with the correct word. Choose from the following words:
crime novel graphic novel obliged paperback publisher tempted
The __________ of the bestselling series announced a surprise sequel, much to the delight of fans.
publisher
Read the sentences and write the past perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions, e.g. hadn't.
She ______ (not/stay) in Sydney for long when she found the perfect home.
hadn't been staying
Which word has a similar meaning to: hard to please
detest fussy. illustration. romance novel.
urge. best seller. autobiography. playful
fussy
We _______ for hours when the food finally arrived.
a. had been waiting
b. waited
c. were waiting
a. had been waiting
hear something by accident
e h o v r e a r
overhear
Complete the sentence with the correct word. Choose from the following words:
crime novel graphic novel obliged paperback publisher tempted
She kept recommending the book to the point that I felt ______ to read it.
obliged
Read the sentences and write the past perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions, e.g. hadn't.
They ______ (hope) for more supplies when the port closed for the weekend.
had been hoping
Which word has a similar meaning to: encourage/push
detest fussy. illustration. romance novel.
urge. best seller. autobiography. playful
urge
She really ______ the comedy show.
a. had liked
b. liked
c. had been liking
b. liked
very silly or unreasonable
s i r i d c l u o u
ridiculous
Complete the sentence with the correct word. Choose from the following words:
crime novel graphic novel obliged paperback publisher tempted
I had always been ______ by the nicest luxuries until I had children to care for.
tempted
Read the sentences and write the past perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions, e.g. hadn't.
When Nadia finally reached Spain, she ______ (imagine) what it would look like for months.
had been imagining
Which word has a similar meaning to: self-written/memoir
detest fussy. illustration. romance novel.
urge. best seller. autobiography. playful
autobiography
correct the following sentence:
Sandra had crying for three hours straight when I arrived.
had been crying
a series of pictures telling a story
m o c i c
Complete the sentence with the correct word. Choose from the following words:
crime novel graphic novel obliged paperback publisher tempted
My favorite part of every _________ is the illustrations.
graphic novel
Read the sentences and write the past perfect continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use contractions, e.g. hadn't.
Unfortunately, She _______ (not/practicing) the piano for weeks before the recital, and her performance suffered because of it.
hadn't been practicing
Which word has a similar meaning to: fun/silly
detest fussy. illustration. romance novel.
urge. best seller. autobiography. playful
playful
hadn't read
wanting to learn/understand something
y c u r s i t o i
curiosity