Phrasal Verbs
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Popular kitchen gadget is used to quickly heat water for beverages such as tea or coffee.
Kettle
If I were the queen of England, I will give everyone a chicken. (1 change)
I WOULD give everyone a chicken (2nd conditional)
Difference between "currently" and "actually."
Currently: right now.
Actually: really
Which "P" describes something that is very meaningful?
Profound
The police used heavy handed methods such as tear gas and water cannons to ... protestors (3 words)
CRACK DOWN ON
A system for making a house warmer, using hot water or air, circulated through pipes, radiators or vents.
Central heating
This food is abysmal. I insist this restaurant gives me a refund. (1 change)
this restaurant GIVE me (subjunctive)
Difference between "listen" and "hear"
Listen: intentionally e.g. "to music."
Hear: without necessarily wanting to e.g. "traffic"
Which "U" describes very posh or expensive places to eat or shop?
Upmarket
No sooner had I finally fallen asleep than my alarm ... to wake me for school (2 words)
WENT OFF
Food that is not sweet, sour or bitter. May or may not be spicy.
Savoury food
If you want to be a professional athlete it's essential you don't be lazy.
you NOT be lazy (subjunctive)
Difference between "degree" and "career"
Degree: University.
Career: Work
Which "G" describes words that make no sense?
Gibberish
I need to .... the amount of kebabs I'm eating, because it's not good for me. Once a week would be okay. (3 words)
Cut down on
Your husband or wife's mother
Mother-in-law
When I'm old, I won't have been saving enough for retirement, even though I will be working since my twenties. (2 mistakes; 3 words)
Assist: Help
Attend: Go to
Which "I" describes something that is free from faults?
Impeccable
At first I enjoyed the novelty, but pretty soon my enthusiasm .... (2 words)
WORE OFF
Ibuprofen, paracetamol, aspirin etc.
Painkillers
I heard Bob and Sue broke apart last month, but I had still been hoping they could work things over (2 changes)
broke UP ... work things OUT
Difference between a "sensible" and a "sensitive" person.
Sensible: Makes good, logical choices
Sensitive: very emotional
Which "U" describes things you find everywhere?
Ubiquitous