Right or Wrong?
We celebrated with a champagne glass.
glass of champagne
When you end a conversation on the phone
hang up
As soon as I stopped ________ (eat) meat, I started _________ (try out) loads of new recipes.
eating, trying out
What are the modals of permission, obligation and necessity?
can, could, must, mustn't, don't have to, should, ought to, had better, need, be able to, be allowed to, be permitted to, be meant to
When I get home I always spend a few minutes lying down on the sofa.
Correct?
Correct
I bought a book of stories.
I bought a story book.
An amount of money that is paid at one time (a single sum of money)
lump sum
He advised me ________ (claim) compensation for unfair dismissal, but he suggested _______ (seek) legal advice first.
to claim, seeking
Tell me 5 compound nouns
food processor, story book, recipe book, baking tray, mixing pot, bottle opener, marketing manager, garage door, sea view, company director, plant pot
He denied being there at the time of the robbery.
Correct?
Correct
Julia and James's house is near here.
Right
I loved my holiday. The countryside was completely _________. (preserved, not marred by development)
unspoilt
We really do appreciate you ________ (give) up your valuable time _________ (come) and _______ (talk) to use today.
giving, to come, talk
Correct the mistake.
The employee to who I spoke gave me some inaccurate information.
to whom, who I spoke to
The affects of climate change scare me.
Correct?
Incorrect
The effects of climate change scare me.
This is my son's bedroom, they both love it.
sons'
What does it mean to be made redundant?
you're no longer needed
What are the alternatives to ¨if¨ in conditionals?
Inverted conditionals, But for, Providing/Provided that, Suppose/Supposing, Unless, Even if, As long as, On condition that
Make a cleft sentence.
I only need a small piece of paper. ALL
All I need is a small piece of paper.
The company compromised to hiring more immigrants.
Correct?
Incorrect
Committed
She is a friend of my sister's and my general manager.
Right
The different movements you can do on your mobile phone
scroll up/down, swipe left/right
Tell me sentences in the future using
- In 5 years' time
- The day after tomorrow
- Next summer
...
Complete with the missing word.
Schools and libraries are getting involved, with a packed schedule of events designed _____ bring books to life. There will be writers popping ____ to read from their books and answer questions. Children will also be able to take art in readings _____ that they really have a chance to engage with the books.
to, into, so
The inflation rate has gone up, it is actually 2%.
Correct?
Incorrect
Currently