Choose the option that is NOT correct
One of my capsule wardrobe items is a pair of cropped /wide-leg / full trousers.
One of my capsule wardrobe items is a pair of cropped /wide-leg / full trousers.
Choose the option that is NOT correct
The trend at the moment is to wear pastel / suede / flamboyant colours.
The trend at the moment is to wear pastel / suede / flamboyant colours.
Fill in the gaps using one word.
The dog looks fierce, but he's actually very d...
The dog looks fierce, but he's actually very docile
Find and correct the mistake.
The best traditional drama has to be Spiderman!
The best traditional animation has to be Spiderman!
Find and correct the mistake.
It’s important to always be as busy as a bear – you won’t have time to overthink things.
It’s important to always be as busy as a bee – you won’t have time to overthink things.
Choose the option that is NOT correct
The sun created a dappled / luminous / docile effect on the water in this painting.
The sun created a dappled / luminous / docile effect on the water in this painting.
Find and correct the mistake.
I think that the colours we wear should mix each other.
I think that the colours we wear should complement each other.
Choose the option that is NOT correct
The performance wasn’t very enjoyable at all. In fact, I thought it was dire / mediocre / evocative.
The performance wasn’t very enjoyable at all. In fact, I thought it was dire / mediocre / evocative.
Fill in the gaps using one word.
The moon was l... that night and it was easy to see where we were walking.
The moon was luminous that night and it was easy to see where we were walking.
Fill in the gaps using one word.
The pony was d... with white spots.
The pony was dappled with white spots.
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Fill in the gaps using one word.
She had shiny, s... hair.
She had shiny, silken hair.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals.
There will come a point when we need to reconsider our options and that is fast approaching. AT
There will come a point when we need to reconsider our options and that is fast approaching. AT
The point at which we’ll need to reconsider our options is fast approaching.
Choose the option that is NOT correct
The most recent designs from this fashion house are made from a stretchy / clashing / silken fabric.
The most recent designs from this fashion house are made from a stretchy / clashing / silken fabric.
Choose the option that is NOT correct
Patterns such as checked / plaid / flared don’t necessarily suit everyone.
Patterns such as checked / plaid / flared don’t necessarily suit everyone.
Fill in the gap using an idiom.
My brother is definitely a morning person. He's always up...
My brother is definitely a morning person. He's always up with the lark.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals.
You sent an email to a person in this department, but unfortunately, he is absent from work today. WHOM
You sent an email to a person in this department, but unfortunately, he is absent from work today. WHOM
Unfortunately, the person in this department to whom you sent an email is absent from work today.
Fill in the gap using an idiom.
I’m enjoying the new TV series because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s ...
I’m enjoying the new TV series because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s very tongue-in-cheek.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals.
It doesn’t matter who asks about the situation, the answer will remain the same. WHOEVER
It doesn’t matter who asks about the situation, the answer will remain the same. WHOEVER
Whoever asks about the situation, the answer will remain the same../ The answer will remain the same
whoever asks about the situation.
Complete the second sentence using the word in bold so that it means the same as the first one. Use between three and six words
The staff in this shop can't wait to start selling you stuff you don't need. RATS
The staff in this shop are like ... trying to sell you stuff you don't need.
The staff in this shop are like rats up a drainpipe trying to sell you stuff you don't need.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals.
Please contact your supervisor if, at any time, you are concerned about any issues. WHENEVER
Please contact your supervisor if, at any time, you are concerned about any issues. WHENEVER
Whenever you are concerned about any issues, please contact your supervisor. / Please contact your supervisor whenever you are concerned about any issues.
Fill in the gap using an idiom.
Jacquie can’t resist buying whatever the designer comes up with. She’s ....
Jacquie can’t resist buying whatever the designer comes up with. She’s a slave to fashion.
Rewrite the sentence using the word in capitals.
This decision will affect a lot of our staff and many of them are naturally becoming anxious. WHOM
This decision will affect a lot of our staff and many of them are naturally becoming anxious. WHOM
This decision will affect a lot of our staff, many of whom are naturally becoming anxious.
Fill in the gap using an idiom.
When my father has a problem at work, he’s a nightmare to live with. He’s like ...
When my father has a problem at work, he’s a nightmare to live with. He’s like a bear with a sore head.
Fill in the gap using an idiom.
Sometimes, you don’t need to buy new clothes to get a new look. It’s a question of ...
Sometimes, you don’t need to buy new clothes to get a new look. It’s a question of mixing and matching.