Frightening phrasal verbs
I need to _______ _________ my notes once again before the exam.
run through
Report the question:
"Where did you hear this nonsense?", Ms Smith asked her neighbour.
Ms Smith asked her neighbour where she had heard that nonsense.
Sally's dad didn't like her new boyfriend, but she wasn't actually bothered by his _________________ .
APPROVE
disapproval
Name 5 synonyms to interesting
attractive, engaging, intriguing, fascinating, gripping, curious, thrilling, captivating, enchanting, absorbing, thought-provoking
Mr.Johnes is married ________ a theatre actress.
to
It was difficult to ______ ________ ________ the noise, but I tried my best to concentrate.
put up with
Fill in the gap with an appropriate contrast linker
Mr.Black never went travelling __________ having a lot of money.
despite
The team failed to reach the summit because they had ______________________ equipment.
ADEQUATE
inadequate
Name 5 synonyms to VERY (MUCH)
greatly, considerably, significantly, dramatically, incredibly, noticeably, extremely...
The young athlete broke the record ________ the third attempt.
at
Our clothing immediately ________ us _________as tourists.
gave....away
Cross out an unnecessary word:
You should have been given them a warning against using this method
been
Many famous movies contain historical ______________ .
ACCURATE
inaccuracies
Which is NOT a synonym to WANT
crave/yearn/long/lack/will/desire
I would like to hear more details. Could you elaborate ________ this?
on
Even though he knew the language well, sometimes it was hard for him to __________the meaning ___________to the locals.
get ..... across
Do we need a comma here?
The elderly lady who lives next door is a bit crazy.
No, it's a defining relative clause
Be careful when picking mushrooms. Some of them might be _________________ and cause food poisoning.
EAT
inedible
Name the opposite to PROFOUND ( e.g. profound knowledge of something)
superficial
Following the investigation, the suspect was charged _____________ theft.
with
I was prepared for the heat and the humidity, but I hadn't ____________ ________ carrying such a heavy load.
bargained for
Fill in the gap with 3 words
He is _________ _______ _________ discovered a new chemical element.
said to have
believed to have
known to have
Despite his ________________ methods, professor Bell has inspired students more than anyone else.
CONVENTION
unconventional
Name at least one ANTONYM to this group of words: opulent, lavish, prolific, abundant, lush, exuberant, ostentatious
poor/ascetic/broke/destitute/scarse/insufficient
Tom's interests will be represented by his parents, as he hasn't come _________ age yet.
of