Word Building
worried
frustrated
worry
frustration
1) very interested
2) also known as "buy one get one free"
1) fascinated
2) a two-for-one deal
He ’s studied/studied more so far this fortnight than he did/’s done all year.
has studied / has done
How long did it take you to make their wedding cake?
Can I ask ...
…how long it took you to make their wedding cake?
Can you ______ on a minute?
hold on
angry
amused
anger
amusement
1) practical and realistic
2) to be extremely happy (idiom)
1) down-to-earth
2) to be over the moon
Although she ’s always loved/always loved reading, she only started/has started trying to write her first novel last month.
has always loved / started
Have you ever flown in a helicopter before?
I wonder ...
if you’ve ever flown in a helicopter before.
________ with me a minute.
Bea
nervous
embarrassed
nervousness
embarrassment
1) funny and clever
2) disgusted
1) witty
2) made my stomach turn
He ’s worked/worked as a shop assistant for five years before he ’s become/became a manager.
worked / became
Who gave you that beautiful necklace?
Do you mind me asking ...
who gave you that beautiful necklace?
I was _________ if it’s too late for new members to sign up.
wondering
anxious
creative
anxiety
creativity
1) you can't get your money back
2) join a club, group, etc. (phrase)
1) non-refundable deposit
2) sign up (for)
Can you believe that I ’ve taken/took my driving test five times so far and still didn’t pass/haven’t passed it?
have taken / haven't passed
What time does the film start on screen one?
Could you tell me ...
what time the film starts on screen one?
I've got one more question, if I'm not ________ you.
not keeping
spontaneous
relieved
spontaneity
relief
1) embarrassing and uncomfortable
2) number of people is limited
1) awkward
2) limited enrolment
She ’s never been/was never one for sorting things out around the house and up to now, didn’t even learnt/hasn’t even learnt how to change a lightbulb!
’s never been / hasn’t even learnt
How much did you have to pay for your car?
I’d be interested to know ...
how much you had to pay for your car.
I'd be really _______ if you could hold a place for me.
grateful