Vocabulary U7
The most common _________ problem in the elderly is an irregular heartbeat. (cardiology)
cardiological
I saw _____fantastic film at the weekend, which I think you might have recommended to me.
a
Despite what is _____ believed, bread should never be fed to birds as it doesn’t contain the right nutrients.
commonly
After I finish university, I’m hoping to become _____ engineer - I’ve always known that _____ engineering is the career for me. Explain why
an / zero
before the name of a jobs
Uncountable noun
Someone who doesn’t believe in a god or gods
Someone who doesn’t believe in going to war
atheirst
pacifist
The experiment was done with two randomly s________ groups of people.
(synonym of 'chosen')
selected
The indefinite article is used with ________mentioned for the first time or when something is not specific or unique. Give an example
a. singular, countable nouns
b. singular, uncountable nouns
singular, countable ouns
Replace the word in bold with another adverb to correct the mistake.
It is strongly important for motorists to check their tyres before setting off on a long journey.
vitally
______nouns always have articles in the singular, but can have zero article for plurals when talking about things in general.
countable
When I logged on to play the online game, I was ______ disappointed to see that my name was no longer at the top of the leader board.
freezingly/ coldly/ highly/ bitterly
bitterly/highly
My sister is looking to rent out her stylish, modern apartment, which is ______ located for access to all local transport links.
the word root: convenience
conveniently
The _____ article is used with plural or collective nouns and indicates any or all examples of that group. Give an example
zero
Theo has been ______ involved in volunteering and charity work since he was twelve.
actively
The _____ article is used with all nouns to indicate a specific one or group or when something has been previously mentioned. Give an example
definite
In most countries around the world, speeding is the most common m__________offence.
motoring
Our organisation believes that the target of eradicating poverty by the year 2035 is not o___________-ambitious.
synonym of "extremely"
overly
Poverty is one of the biggest problems that ______ face in ______ today. Explain why
a the people/society
b people/society
c people/the society
d the people/ the society
people/society
plural countable noun/ uncountable noun
After losing our first match 9-2, we were fully _____ of the challenge that lay in front of us when we played them again
aware
Choose the correct options to make these uncountable nouns countable
advice / news / equipment
an item of news
Correct
My cousin is a nuclear physician who works as a researcher at the power station.
physicist
Adverb that collocates with 'regarded', 'educated' and 'trained'
highly
Choose possible options for who the words in bold could be referring to.
The students are going to love the new menu in the college canteen.
a all students, everywhere
b a group of students already mentioned by the speaker
c a particular group of students
b a group of students already mentioned by the speaker
c a particular group of students
Choose all correct options to complete the sentence.
The US director, Martin Scorsese, with whom Robert De Niro has always been ______ associated, is believed to be in pre-production of his new movie.
strictly/deeply/ closely/strongly
closely/ deeply
Rewrite to correct the mistake
I’ve just read a news about how the super rich have become even richer during the COVID crisis, which quite frankly shocked me.
.
an item/piece of news
Everyone holds him in high regard for the work he did in changing the law.
highly
He ______________ for the work he did in changing the law.
is highly regarded