Vocabulary
The entire, unfair trial was a blatant violation of human rights.
a. Carefully hidden and difficult to notice
b. Obvious or intentional
c. Done in a polite and respectful way
d. Related to legal paperwork and documents
b. Obvious or intentional
/rɪˈsiːt/
receipt
If I ___ earlier, I wouldn’t have missed the bus.
B) had left
Third conditional (past hypothetical situation)
If + past perfect → would have + past participle
The test was a piece of cake for her; she finished it in five minutes.
very easy
The results were completely ___, nobody expected them.
A) predictable
B) surprising
C) boring
D) simple
B) Surprising
The scientist’s meticulous notes allowed the experiment to be repeated exactly.
A. extremely careful and detailed
B. messy and unclear
C. creative and imaginative
D. rushed and incomplete
A. extremely careful and detailed
/ˈsʌt.əl/(UK)
/ˈsʌt̬.əl/ (US)
subtle
She insisted that he ___ the truth immediately.
A) tells
B)will tell
C) tell
D) would tell
C. tell
Subjunctive mood
After verbs like insist, demand, suggest, we use the subjunctive mood, which requires the base form of the verb.
At the meeting, John told a joke to _____ before the serious discussion started.
A) hit the books
B) break the ice
C) call it a day
D) burn bridges
B) break the ice
make people feel comfortable in a social situation
She avoided ___ (talk) about the incident during the interview.
She avoided talking about the incident during the interview.
avoid + noun/pronoun/gerund
His comments during the debate were considered controversial by many viewers.
A. widely accepted
B. difficult to hear
C. causing disagreement or argument
D. humorous and entertaining
C. causing disagreement or argument
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
ambiguous
Not only ___ the exam, but she also got the highest score.
A) she passed
B) did she pass
C) she had passed
D) she passes
B) did she pass
"She not only passed the exam, but she also got the highest score."
Inversion: When starting a sentence with "Not only," invert the subject and verb (use auxiliary verbs like do/did/can).
Not only did she the exam, but she also got the highest score.
She is ___ after missing an important deadline.
A) under the weather
B) in hot water
C) a blessing in disguise
D) a piece of cake
B) in hot water - in trouble or facing problems.
Correct the mistake.
Hardly had the meeting started than the fire alarm went off.
Hardly had the meeting started when the fire alarm went off.
Dan thinks it will all work out but I remain skeptical.
A.deeply offended
B. enthusiastic and supportive
C. careless and impulsive
D. doubtful and questioning
D. doubtful and questioning
/ɡeɪdʒ/
gauge (v)
- to measure or estimate
- to judge or evaluate (someone's reaction or feelings)
By the time we _______ (arrive), the train___ (leave).
By the time we arrived, the train had left.
The project had strong funding and high expectations, but due to poor planning it went down in flames.
failed completely, often in a dramatic way.
Use these words in one sentence.
expectation/reality
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The manager was reluctant to approve the budget increase without further evidence.
A) Eager and enthusiastic
B) Forced and obligated
C) Unwilling and hesitant
D) Angry and defensive
C) Unwilling and hesitant
/kjuː/
queue
Error Correction:
Steven asked me what time does the class start.
Steven: "What time does the class start?"
Steven asked me what time the class started.
In reported speech (when you are retelling what someone said), you flip the word order from a question format back to a statement format and usually shift the verb into the past tense.
Not only did the crew work around the clock to repair the bridge, but they also finished two days ahead of schedule.
around the clock - All day and night without stopping
Use these words in one sentence.
damage/reputation
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