Vocabulary
Fill in the missing letters.
U - - E
Clue: It is a synonym for encourage.
URGE
How many emails (he/send) by 12 o'clock?
How many emails will he have sent by 12 o'clock?
It's beyond me why they can't understand the problem, it is not R_________ S__________.
It's beyond me why they can't understand the problem, it's not rocket science!
What letter is silent in 'biscuit'?
The 'i'.
Fill in the missing letters.
N _ _ _ _
Clue: it means to give a light touch or push.
Nudge.
I wish he (be) so rude to the boss yesterday.
I wish he hadn't been so rude to the boss yesterday.
He was at a L_____ F______ W______.
He was at a loss for words.
What letter is silent in 'malign'.
G
Fill in the missing letters.
L _ _ _
Clue: it means a long jump?
Leap
Put the following sentence into the passive.
We should follow the recommended guidelines for replacing equipment.
The recommended guidelines for replacing equipment should be followed.
He has no initiative, as a manager he is a D_____ L_____.
He has no initiative, as a manager he is a dead loss.
What letter is silent in 'scent'?
C
Fill in the missing letters.
S _ _ _ _
Clue: it means a slight change in position, direction, or tendency
Shift
You should come earlier if you want to speak to her. By 3 o'clock she (leave).
By 3 o'clock she will have left.
To give up smoking is E______ S______ T______ D______.
To give up smoking is easier said than done.
What letter is silent in 'plumbing'?
B
Fill in the missing letters.
O _ _ _ _ _ _
Clue: it means to supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity
Oversee
He wishes she (get) the promotion.
He wishes she hadn't got the promotion.
He should have been fired. In my opinion, he G_____ O_____ too E_____.
He should have been fired. In my opinion, he got off too easy.
What letter is silent in 'statistically'?
A