E-commerce & phrases 11/1
Which word means to try to prevent something bad from happening?
A. cater to B. allow C. deter
C. deter
If a word has more than two syllables, what other word must we put with it to make it comparative?
more
If a medication is supposed to be swallowed, we say it is for"
"o____ (4 letters) use only"
"oral use only"
An open sore is a w_____ (5)
wound
Which word should be capitalized?
winter the St. Louis arch
Arch
When you go somewhere and there are very few people there, you may say:
" T_____ p_____ i__ d____".
This place is dead.
If something is very expensive, we can use this adjective to describe it:
p______ (6 letters)
pricey
"Dizziness is a s_____ e_______ of using certain medication.
side effect
You can put this on a wound:
b________ (7)
band aid or bandage
How many senators does each state have?
two
What type of consumer does Kellogg's cater to?
Kids
If something is very useful and convenient, we may say it is:
p_________ (9)
What person "prescribes" medication by using a prescription?
doctor, nurse practioner
Firefighters carry these types of blankets with them for emergencies in cold weather:
f _____ (4) blankets
foil blankets
The place where people vote is called a:
voting b______ (5)
voting booth
You are talking to a friend, but you must leave. You might tell her:
I'll _____ _____ _____.
I'll let you go.
Your friend keeps taking about sports. You aren't interested so you say:
"I _______ ______ ______ about sports."
I couldn't less about sports.
This word means "very small" amount and you may see it on a food label as a warning:
There may be t_____ (6) of peanuts in this food.
traces
If a person eats a piece of hot dog and it gets stuck in his/her throat, the person may begin:
c________(7)
choking
When I'm making an estimate of how many, I may use the word:
r _________ (7)
I have r______ ten pairs of shoes.
roughly
Your child is getting ready to use a crayon on the wall. You tell him:
"______ ______ ______!"
Don't you dare!
You feel badly that you have to deliver bad news to someone. You may say,
" I'm ________ but .......".
This word means that a medication or other thing will help specific symptoms.
Acetaminophen will r_______ (7) a headache.
relieve
s _______(7)
syringe
Which modal means something is a good idea?
A. could
B. may
C. should
should