Role Model Vocabulary
What's the odd one out?
apathetic / aloof / indifferent / interested
interested
Correct the mistake.
Gisela could care less what people think of her clothes.
couldn't care less
Complete the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first.
Nelson Mandela was very brave and also very committed.
Not only _____.
Not only was Nelson Mandela very brave, he was also very committed.
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
When I was a child, I __ be very shy.
used to
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I would never want to try rock climbing. (frankly)
Frankly, I would never want to try rock climbing.
What's the odd one out?
humble / materialistic / modest / reserved
materialistic
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Ibrahim doesn't like to take risks so he decided to play that safe.
play it safe
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As soon as she won the award, she started to cry.
No sooner ___.
No sooner had she won the award, did she start to cry.
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
My parents __ keep telling me to stop texting my friends and it really annoys me!
will
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The sport seems tiring and dirty, and it's dangerous. (certainly)
The sport seems tiring and dirty, and it's certainly dangerous.
Young people are often hopeful about the future and therefore may take _ __ view of the world.
an idealistic
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Liam has always been an even-temper, friendly kind of guy.
even-tempered
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My father will only eat steak if it's very rare.
Only if ___.
Only if it's very rare will my father eat steak.
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
I __ getting up so early.
am not used to
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I wouldn't want to go rock climbing even if I was sure that the climb would go safely. (probably)
I (probably) wouldn't want to go rock climbing even if I was sure that the climb would (probably) go safely.
You must be __ of heat and humidity to live in a tropical area.
tolerant
With practice and self-controlled, you can break any bad habit.
self-control
Complete the second sentence so it has the same meaning as the first.
I only quit my job after I received the offer from the new company.
Only after __.
Only after quitting my job did I receive the offer from the new company.
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
I never take naps because I __ not to feel sleepy in the afternoon.
tend
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My parents both have a fear of heights and I have had one, too. (always)
My parents have (always) had a fear of heights and I have (always) had one, too.
When managing your assignments, it's a good idea to set aside __ amount of time to complete all of your work.
She's been really stressed lately and, as a result, in a terrible moody.
mood
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__ he calls and apologizes will I even consider forgiving him.
Only if
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
Did you __ listen to music in bed?
use to
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A couple of my friends love to rock climb, and they tell me that it's peaceful and great exercise. (very)
A couple of my friends love to rock climb, and they tell me that it's very peaceful and great exercise.
It"s important to be __ of those around you at all times.
tolerant
follow the crowd
Complete with a phrase.
My mother is always working long hours, but __ the life of a doctor.
such is
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(be not used to / used to / tend / will / use to / would)
I __ sleep with a teddy bear.
used to
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I know I'd never be able to relax. (in fact)
In fact, I know I'd never be able to relax.