Grammar
Who has he been going out with?
Who has he been going out with for five years?
The synonym for "to adapt"
It took a few seconds for her eyes to ... to the darkness.
It's amazing how quickly kids ... .
TO ADJUST
It took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.
It's amazing how quickly kids adjust.
I'm lucky to work for an employer who always gives a positive feedback on my work.
I'm lucky to work for an employer who gives __ positive feedback on my work.
Feedback is UNCOUNTABLE
to put someone ... the picture
to put someone IN the picture - to tell someone the facts about a situation
...-context cultures are those that communicate in ways that are implicit and rely heavily on context. People within ...-context cultures tend to be more aware and observant of facial expressions, body language, changes in tone, and other aspects of communication that are not directly spoken.
High-context cultures are those that communicate in ways that are implicit and rely heavily on context.
People within high-context cultures tend to be more aware and observant of facial expressions, body language, changes in tone, and other aspects of communication that are not directly spoken.
What or which?
... would you like to drink: tea, coffee, apple juice, or ...?
WHAT would you like to drink....?
The list of alternatives is INCOMPLETE
The synonym for "to ease"
Computers can be used to ... language learning.
An expert negotiator was brought in to ... the discussion.
TO FACILITATE
Computers can be used to facilitate language learning.
An expert negotiator was brought in to facilitate the discussion.
I would like to run some ideas on you before we agree to the deal.
I would like to RUN some ideas BY you before we agree to the deal.
He often comes ... cold and arrogant.
He often comes ACROSS AS cold and arrogant.
Where can they imprison you for making the "come up" gesture?
a) Slovakia
b) Greece
c) The Philippines
d) The Middle East
The Phillipines
It all happened with Greg quite a long time ago, when he was living in Glasgow with his wife and 3 kids.
What happened with Greg quite a long time ago, when he was living in Glasgow with his wife and 3 kids?
The synonym for "comlete"
That’s ... nonsense!
Charlotte stared at her in ... amazement.
UTTER
That’s utter nonsense!
Charlotte stared at her in utter amazement.
He asked weather I wanted to join them later.
He asked whether/if I wanted to join them later.
to elaborate ... something
to elaborate ON something - to give more details or new information about something
Which species communicate through dancing?
a) bees
b) elephants
c) giraffes
d) eagles
bees
When are they moving to Berlin?
Start with "Can you tell me ...?"
Can you tell me when they are moving to Berlin?
The synonym for "brief"
Your summary should be as clear and ... as possible.
Sergeant Hanks gave us ..., sensible instructions.
CONCISE
Your summary should be as clear and concise as possible.
Sergeant Hanks gave us concise, sensible instructions.
Brad talked so much that nobody could get a word at edgeways.
Brad talked so much that nobody could get a word IN edgeways.
reach ... someone
reach out to somebody - to communicate with someone, especially by using a phone, sending them an email, etc.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about study abroad.
a) 1795
b) 1882
c) 1943
1882
According to historians the origin of the concept of telepathy in Western civilization can be tracked to the late 19th century
Do you fancy coming along for the ride?
Start with "I was wondering..."
I was wondering if you fancied coming along for the ride?
The synonym for "polite and respectful"
The staff are always ... and helpful.
It was a ... reply.
COUTREOUS
The staff are always courteous and helpful.
It was a courteous reply.
Sarah's pink hair definitely rised a few eyebrows, but if she likes it, then that's all that matters.
Sarah's pink hair definitely RAISED a few eyebrows, but if she likes it, then that's all that matters.
to gloss ... something
to gloss OVER something - to avoid talking about something unpleasant, or to say as little as possible about it
She glossed over the details of her divorce.
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He was bald.