Word Formation
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
She gave a very ___ speech. (INTEREST)
Answer: interesting
Choose the correct word:
I ___ my homework before dinner.
A) made
B) did
C) took
Answer: B) did
I don’t think John will come to the party.
DOUBT
I __________________________ to the party.
I DOUBT John will come to the party.
Change to reported speech:
“I like pizza,” she said.
She said___________________.
Answer: She said that she liked pizza.
What phrasal verb means “continue”?
__________ on
Answer: Carry on (or Go on)
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
His ___ surprised everyone. (ARRIVE)
Answer: arrival
Choose the correct answer:
If I ___ enough money, I would buy a new phone.
A) have
B) had
C) will have
Answer: B) had
“Why don’t we go to the cinema?” said Ella.
SUGGESTED
Ella __________________________ to the cinema.
Ella SUGGESTED that we go to the cinema.
Change to reported speech:
“We are studying English,” they said.
The said ________________.
Answer: They said that they were studying English.
What phrasal verb means “stop trying”?
____________ up
Answer: Give up
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
You should speak more ___ in interviews. (CONFIDENCE)
Answer: confidently
Choose the correct answer:
She has lived here ___ 2019.
A) since
B) for
C) from
Answer: A) since
It was unnecessary for Sam to buy any food.
HAVE
Sam __________________________ any food.
Sam didn't HAVE to buy any food.
Change to reported speech:
“I will call you tomorrow,” he said.
He said that _________________.
Answer: He said that he would call me the next day (or tomorrow).
What phrasal verb means nurture or supervise?
_______________ of OR __________ after
Answer: Take care of / look after
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
The new shopping centre is very ___ . (SUCCESS)
Answer: successful
Choose the correct answer:
By the time we arrived, the film ___ .
A) started
B) has started
C) had started
Answer: C) had started
The last time I visited Paris was five years ago.
FOR
I __________________________ five years.
I haven't visited Paris FOR five years.
Change to reported speech:
“Don’t open the window,” the teacher said.
The teacher told us _______________.
Answer: The teacher told us not to open the window.
Complete the sentence:
I need to ___ out this form before I submit it.
Answer: fill
Complete the sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
Many people believe that _______ is the best policy. (HONEST)
Honesty
Choose the correct answer:
Not only ___ late, but he also forgot his books.
A) did he arrive
B) he arrived
C) he did arrive
Answer: A) did he arrive
Although he was tired, he finished the report.
SPITE
He finished the report __________________________ tired.
He finished the report in SPITE of being tired.
Change to reported speech:
“Have you finished the project?” she asked.
She asked __________________________.
Answer: She asked if/whether I had finished the project.
What phrasal verb means “have a good relationship”?
_____________ with
Answer: Get on with (British) or Get along with (American)