Random
The _____ will deliver the final verdict in court.
Jury / Suspect / Victim / Judge
Judge
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
We need to install a burglar alarm in our house.
We need to ____ __ _____ _____ _____ in our house.
have a burglar alarm installed
Choose the correct alternative.
The rich businessman bribed / blackmailed the taxman with £100,000 to avoid an investigation.
bribed
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
'I think you should talk to a lawyer,' I said to Sarah.
I advised Sarah ____ ____ ____ a lawyer.
to talk to
Complete the missing word.
The Sunday Times TV cr_____ wrote a very negative review of the programme.
critic
The criminals _______ __________ and taken to the police station.
were arrested
Change this active sentence into passive, using the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
I washed my car.
I had my car washed.
A person who graffities walls, buildings etc.
vandal
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
'I didn't kill my husband,' Margaret said.
Margaret denied _____ _____ _____.
killing her husband
Complete the missing word.
This paper always supports the government. It's very b_____.
biased
The detectives need to i____________ the crime scene before making any accusations.
investigate
Change this active sentence into passive, using the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
1 I cut my hair.
2 I typed the documents.
1 I had my hair cut.
2 I had the documents typed.
Choose the word that is different.
1 fraud / smuggler / theft / terrorism
2 evidence / judge / jury / witness
1 smuggler
2 evidence
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
'I'm sorry I'm late,' James said.
James _____ _____ _____ late.
apologized for being
Complete the missing word.
The journalist's report was c_____ by the newspaper. They cut some of the things he had wanted to say because of government rules.
censored
A synonym for the word 'promises'
vows
Change this active sentence into passive, using the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
1 I fixed my washing machine.
2 I cut my grass.
1 I had my washing machine fixed.
2 I had my grass cut.
Write the verb to the definition.
to find a way of entering somebody's computer
to hack
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
I promise ________ (not tell) anyone your secret.
not to tell
Complete the missing word.
My favourite n_____ is the woman on the six o'clock news on BBC1.
newsreader
The verb meaning 'have been cut'. E.g. Lots of jobs have been cut and employees have been offered redundancy
axed
Change this active sentence into passive, using the structure 'have + object + past participle'.
1 I painted my bedroom.
2 I repaired my fridge.
3 I tidy my garden every month.
1 I had my bedroom painted.
2 I had my fridge repaired.
3 I have my garden tidied every month.
Write the verbs to the definitions.
1 to demand money from somebody by threatening to tell a secret about them
2 to give somebody money so that they help you (especially if it's dishonest)
1 to blackmail
2 to bribe
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I would never encourage anyone ________ (work) night shifts.
2 I can’t believe you’re blaming me for _____ (invite) him to the party.
3 I suggest ________ (have) a break before we discuss the next point.
1 to work
2 inviting
3 having
Complete the missing word.
The article in the newspaper wasn't very acc_____ - a lot of the facts were completely wrong.
accurate