ODD ONE OUT
disappointed – surprised – bored – careful
(The others describe emotions; “careful” describes behavior.)
There aren't many waters for the meeting.
There isn't much water for the meeting.
or
There aren't many water bottles for the meeting.
He knows how to do it. He did this job before
....He has done .....
The teacher shouted __________ the students for being late.
at
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
economical – economic – finance – financial
finance
(The others are adjectives; “finance” is a noun.)
Rewrite using passive: “People speak English in many countries.”
English is spoken in many countries.
“She said me that she was tired.”
She told me that she was tired.
They’re complaining __________ the noise next door.
about
What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock
Find the odd one out:
borrow – lend – rent – keep
keep (the others involve temporary use)
What’s the difference? “I stopped to smoke” vs “I stopped smoking.”
‘To smoke’ = I stopped to do that action; ‘smoking’ = I quit the habit.
I was deeply inspired with your speech.
I was deeply inspired by your speech.
I dreamt __________ flying over the mountains.
about / of
What word is always spelled wrong in the dictionary?
Wrong
sensible – sensitive – nervous – emotional
sensible
(“Sensible” means practical; the others describe feelings.)
Choose the correct option:
They decided to call __________ the meeting because too many people were absent.
A) off B) up C) out
A) off
Which one(s) is/are correct?
It started raining. / It started to rain
Both. They mean the same thing.
Shhh!!! Don`t laugh __________her dress.
(laugh) at
I’m light as a feather, yet sometimes even the strongest man can’t hold me for long. What am I?
Your breath
. advice – news – information – suggestion
suggestion
(The others are uncountable; “suggestion” is countable.)
Paraphrase the sentence
I had to sit at the back, but I didn`t mind that.
I didn`t mind________sit at the back
having to sit
She couldn`t dance because when she arrived, the party finished. Everybody had already left and they was clearing up
...the party had finished
/ they were clearing up
1) She congratulated me __________ my promotion.
2) We’re short __________ time, so let’s hurry.
1) on
2) of
I’m full of keys but I can’t open any door. What am I?
A piano