Vocabulary
which vocabulary word means:
a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea?
drawback
which vocabulary word means:
to live in the same house?
live together
correct the sentence:
That was best day ever!
the best
Which feature is present in the following sentence?
While seeking to avoid gender stereotypes, the screenwriter has succumbed to ageist ones.
substitution
which vocabulary word means:
having a lot of towns, streets, factories, etc. rather than countryside?
urbanization
which phrasal verb means:
to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed?
measure up (to)
correct the sentence:
The more boring city in the UK is Birmingham.
The most
Which feature is present in the following sentence?
Would you like to see another film? There are twelve more on at the multiplex.
ellipsis
which vocabulary word means:
very beautiful and attractive?
gorgeous
which phrasal verb means:
to pull or knock down a building, wall, etc.?
tear down
Complete the sentence:
I don’t like snakes – even of them the smallest.
even the smallest of them.
The sentence below uses ellipsis. Which grammatical structure has been left out?
George went to the cinema and Louise to the restaurant.
verb
which vocabulary word means:
comtaining people of different types, or from different countries, and influenced by their culture?
cosmopolitan
which phrasal verb means:
to stop using something gradually in stages over a period of time?
phase out
Unscramble the sentence:
best/ York/ the/ theatre/ New/ has/ imaginable.
New York has the best theatre imaginable.
The sentence below uses ellipsis. Which grammatical structure has been left out?
We don't have to go to the movies today if you don't want to.
clause
which vocabulary word means:
the basic systems and services that are necessary for a country or an organization to run smoothly, for example buildings, transport and water and power supplies?
infrastructure
which phrasal verb means:
a situation in which something changes from bad to good?
turn around
unscramble the sentence:
even/ that/ is/ making/ the/ crowded/ it's/ stressful/ smallest/ journeys./ Tokyo/ so/ very/ of
Tokyo is so crowded that it's very stressful making even the smallest of journeys.
The sentence below uses substitution. What does 'one' refer to?
If you want a ticket to the premiere, I'll send you one.
a ticket to the premiere