Grammar
John runs ______ (quickly) than me.
more quickly
__________ is a state when people don't know how to read and write.
He _________ (special) in building eco-homes for poor families.
specializes
Who is going to _________ (take care of) the children when we are gone?
look after
hunger :
famine
I don't have money to buy the tickets.
(use "enough" in the sentence)
I don't have enough money to buy the tickets.
We need to organize a ________ to raise money for the school.
charity
We must _______ (tight) our budget if we want to save money for college.
tighten
We need to collect medicine and food for people ___ need.
in
objective
Hold the child. The doctor can check his throat.
(join the sentences to express purpose)
Hold the child so that the doctor can check his throat.
This centre provides a _________ home for some exotic animals which are first rehabilitated and then released.
temporary
The government refused to _______ (legal) the private university.
legalize
Thanks ______ his great effort, many children in the African village have drinking water.
to
refuge :
sanctuary
People who are ______ (little) powerful than others should be helped.
less
UNESCO believes that education is the ______ to social and economic development.
key
The king was _______ (throne) in an ancient church.
enthroned
If you don't know a word, you should _______ it _____ (search) in the dictionary.
look up
to finance :
to fund
He put solar panels on the roof. He wanted to create electricity.
(join the sentences to express purpose-try to use all possible ways)
He put solar panels on the roof to/so as to/in order to create electricity.
He received a medal for his heroic ______.
feat
Her ambition is to ________ (power) people to speak freely without being prejudiced.
empower
The policemen were ____________ (being careful/on guard) any signs of trouble at the protest.
looking out for
to try/make an effort :
strive