Complete the sentences
What's the difference?
Define it / Explain it
Rephrase it
Fix it
100

A: Don't expect Sam to help. You can't rely on him!

Sam is totally _____________.

unreliable

100

fried vs baked

fried food is cooked with oil in a pan on the stovetop; baked food is cooked in an oven 

100

a spoiled child

A child whose parents let them have or do whatever they want.

100

I'm really interested in photography.

I'm really _____ on photography.

keen 

100

He's one of the most irresponsible people I've ever meet. 

met

200

The British ____ always ____ (say) that the food is lovely, even if they don't finish everything. 

are; saying

200

fresh vs ready-made food

fresh food spoils so it needs to be eaten soon after it's brought; ready-made food is already cooked and can be stored or heated and served
200

filthy

Very/extremely dirty

200

I hate waiting in line for things.

I _____ _____ waiting in line for things.

can't stand

200

A: Hi! I haven't seen you since ages.

B: Oh hi! Yes, it's been quite a while. 

for ages

300

A: How are you ___ (feel)?

B: Not great - long flights are really ____ (tire).

feeling

tiring

300

mother-in-law vs step-mother

Your mother-in-law is your spouse's mother; your step-mother is the woman married to your father, but she is not your real mother

300

a bossy person

This is someone who likes to tell other people what to do.

300

Most of us are tired of being in some form of lockdown.

Most of us are _____ _____ with being in some form of lockdown.

fed up

300

A: How are things? Do you still working at the same place?

B: Yes, but I'm not liking it very much. 

(two mistakes)

are you still working; I don't like it

400

A: How many hours of classes ____ you ____ (have) each week?

B: It depends ____ the week, but usually 20 hours.

do; have

on


400

rivalry vs fighting

rivalry means being competitive; fighting involves hurting sb, either with words or physically

400

ready-made food

Food that's been made commercially (not at home) and is sold in stores.

400

When I was young, I didn't want to follow the rules.

When I was young, I was pretty _____.

rebellious

400

It rains since late last night. We worry for flooding.

(three mistakes)


It's been raining since late last night. We're worried about flooding.

500

A: Will you be seeing your extended family on Canada Day?

B: No, my parents, siblings and their families are coming over for a barbecue - so just the _____ family.


Your spouse, children, parents, and brothers and sisters are your ____________ family.

immediate

500

sensible vs sociable

a sensitive person is easily hurt or offended; a sociable person is friendly and enjoys being around others
500

rivalry

Competition between two people.

500

Even though I was an only child, I was happy growing up.

Although I didn't have any siblings, my _____ was a happy one.

childhood

500

My brother Tom hates her new job, so he's quitting soon. To save money, he's going to move back home. That won't be easy for my parents. Because he's very messy and pretty unresponsible. 

(four mistakes!)

My brother Tom hates his new job. He's going to quit soon. 

That won't be easy for them, because he's messy and pretty irresponsible.

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