Functional English
What do you say when you want to complain about a noisy neighbour?
“I’d like to make a complaint about the noise. Could you please keep it down?"
Choose the correct sentence:
A) I enjoy to read.
B) I enjoy reading.
B) I enjoy reading.
What’s a synonym for “difficult”?
“Hard” or “challenging”
You’re at the dentist. What do you say if you’re in pain?
“I have a toothache.”
Which word rhymes with “blue”?
“You” or “true”
What do you say when you need to reschedule an appointment?
“Can I change the date of my appointment, please?”
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She wants going home.
B) She wants to go home.
B) She wants to go home.
What’s the opposite of “increase”?
“Decrease”
You’re at the airport and your flight is delayed. What do you ask?
“How long is the delay?”
How many syllables in “unbelievable”?
Five
What do you say when you’re writing a formal email to apply for a job?
“I am writing to apply for the position of…”
Change to passive voice:
“The chef cooked the meal.”
“The meal was cooked by the chef.”
Name three adjectives to describe personality.
“Friendly, shy, confident”
You’re filling in a job application. What does “references” mean?
People who can speak about your work or character.
Which word has a silent letter?
A) Listen
B) Fasten
C) Both
C) Both
What do you say when you want to ask for a refund in a shop?
“I’d like a refund, please. I have the receipt.”
Change to reported speech:
“He said, ‘I am tired.’”
“He said he was tired.”
What’s the meaning of “reliable”?
“Someone you can trust or depend on”
You’re calling your child’s school. What do you say if they’re sick?
"My child is unwell and won’t be coming to school today.”
Which word is stressed on the second syllable?
A) advice
B) teacher
A) advice
What do you say when you’re giving directions to someone?
“Go straight ahead, then turn left at the traffic lights.”
Complete the sentence:
“If I had more time, I ___ travel more.”
“If I had more time, I would travel more.”
What’s the difference between “borrow” and “lend”?
“Borrow” means to take something for a short time; “lend” means to give something for a short time.
You’re in a job interview. What do you say when asked about your strengths?
“I’m very organised and work well in a team.”
Which word has the same vowel sound as “heart”?
“Car” or “part”