Word Formation
Transformation
Vocabulary
Grammar
Random
100
She was an incredibly influential ______ (politic)

politician 

100

It wasn’t necessary for you to bring a gift.
HAVE
You __________________ a gift.


didn’t have to bring

100

This contrast linker is followed by +ing/a noun/the fact that and is more formal than 'and' but less formal than 'furthermore'.

Despite/In spite of 

100

This is used to talk about something that we are accustomed to now or that is normal.

E.g I get up everyday at 5am so it's normal for me.

I'm used to it/getting up at 5am.


(used to + ing/noun)

100

__ this picture we can see people out doors.

in

200
You should report the users if they are ________ to you and post mean comments. (respect)

disrespectful 

200

"I'm sorry I forgot your birthday," she said.
APOLOGISED
She __________________ her birthday.


apologised for forgetting

200

This contrast linker is used in a new sentence and is considered more formal (more than 1 answer is possible)

However, nonetheless, nevertheless, furthermore, moreover, what's more

200

This type of word is made by combining two words to make a new adjective with a hyphen (-).

E.g she is a child who has good behaviour. 

She is a well-behaved child.


(Compound adjectives) 

200

this picture shows people indoors, _____, the other picture shows people outdoors

whereas/while/on the other hand/however

300
We really need to ______ this exercise. (simple)

simplify

300

The exam was easier than I had expected.
NOT
The exam __________________ I had expected.


 was not as difficult as

300

To recuperate from an illness or break up.


He really needs to ___ ____ her. It's been a year already!

to get over

300

This grammar is used to talk about what someone said after they have finished speaking. 

e.g "Why don't we go bowling" - Tintin

Tintin suggested going bowling (reported speech)

300

These types of writing need a title and subheadings for each paragraph. They are more formal and impersonal than the other types.

Reports and Proposals

400

We want to _____ that this event takes place by providing all resources that are required. (sure)

ensure

400

She didn’t manage to finish the project on time.
SUCCEED
She __________________ the project on time.


did not succeed in finishing

400
People who haven't had a proper _______ often don't have good manners because they weren't raised well.

upbringing

400

This is used to make a sentence more formal by switching the subject with the auxiliary verb, and adding a negative phrase.

E.g that student can speak English, French and Chinese!

Not only can that student speak English, but (also) French and Chinese!

(Inversion)

400

These types of writing are more chatty and conversation. You can use idioms, phrasal verbs and 'colourful' vocabulary. 

Reviews and Articles


500

The building's foundations are in desperate need of _______  (strong)

strengthening

500

As soon as he arrived, it started raining.
HAD
Hardly __________________ it started raining.

had he arrived than

500

The new device is really popular! It's really ____ __ (phrasal verb)

catching on

500

This grammar is used to link two sentences by leaving out a subject and using a comma. 


E.g Join the two sentences.

He is a genius. So, he knows how to answer this question.

Being a genius, he knows how to answer this question.

(Participle Clauses)


500

This report/proposal  ____ to... illustrate the effect of participation on the project.

aims

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