Missing word
__ you cannot fill this gap, you don't deserve 100 points
IF
________ I have studied linking words a lot, I still have doubts about how to use them.
A) Despite B) Although C) In spite D) However
Although
I wish you would have told me we'd be doing this exercise.
I wish you HAD told me we'd be doing this exercise.
How do we say 'plants baja' in English?
ground floor
what is the famous tower in Pisa called?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Some questions are difficult, but this __ is quite easy for 200 points
one
She has a strong __________ to detail, which makes her an excellent editor.
A) observation B) attention C) notice D) focus
attention
A few years ago, I did a course in London for improving my English. The people were nice, but the less said about the weather the better.
A few years ago, I did a course in London TO IMPROVE my English. The people were nice, but the less said about the weather the better.
how do we say 'martillo' in English
hammer
what is the word for a painting or other work of art on a wall?
mural
I __ I had known about the concert earlier — I would definitely have bought tickets.
wish
I’m not used to __________ up so early in the morning.
A) get B) getting C) have got D) got
getting
This sentence, that contains a simple mistake, is quite easy for 300 points.
This sentence, WHICH contains a simple mistake, is quite easy for 300 points.
Alternative for 'etc' or 'and so on'...
a__ w__ h__ y__
and what have you
twist
My boss is the sort of person ___ mood changes very quickly. One minute he's happy and optimistic, the next he's sad and pessimistic.
whose
________ the fact I have studied linking words a lot, I still have doubts about how to use them.
A) Despite B) Although C) In spite D) Even though
despite
I'd like to know if you can tell me where is the mistake in this sentence.
I'd like to know if you can tell me where the mistake in this sentence IS.
how do we say 'acosador' in English?
stalker
How do we say 'harto' in English?
f__ u__
fed up
I hope you get this one correct; ___ you’ll lose 500 points.
Otherwise
After years of training, she finally __________ her ambition of becoming a surgeon.
A) got B) reached C) fulfilled D) managed
fulfilled
I've made this sentence particularly long in order to distract your attention from where exactly the mistake might be, and whether or not you can identify it is entirely dependent on how closely you read each individual word, which – as with most things in life – is easier told than done.
I've made this sentence particularly long in order to distract your attention from where exactly the mistake might be, and whether or not you can identify it is entirely dependent on how closely you read each individual word, which – as with most things in life – is easier SAID than done.
What is the word for a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.
Clue: shaken, not stirred.
bond
1) I expect you to get this one correct, Alberto. Don't __ me __!
2) Phrasal verbs didn't use to be so popular in Spain but now they are __ __.
3) Have you decided whether or not to get underfloor heating installed in your home? The next time you are __ __ your home, you should take advantage and get the system installed.
4) I'm sure all your team felt bad about losing the Mahou San Miguel account, but they will __ __ it soon.
5) This is the last gap to fill. If you're not sure what to put, you should __ __ some options first. If you eliminate some options, it will make it easier to decide which one to use.
1) let down
2) catching on
3) doing up
4) get over
5) rule out