Definitions
Give a definition of the word: cost of living
a measure of how expensive it is to live in a particular place at a particular time based on how much things like rent, gas, and food cost.
Hopefully, we’ll get there before / after the plane leaves. We won’t be late.
before
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the present continuous or present perfect form of the verb.
Over / Under the last few weeks, prices (not change) very much.
Over the last few weeks, prices haven't changed very much.
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I’d like to invest / owe / worth my savings in shares in
the company.
invest
Complete the phrasal verbs:
The cost of living has gone ____ again, and it’s becoming difficult to afford the basics.
up
Give a definition of the word: unemployment
the number of people who do not have a job that provides money
When / Until Jo finishes her exams, we’ll have a holiday. I can’t wait!
When
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the present continuous or present perfect form of the verb.
The government ________currently / the other day _____popularity (lose).
The government is currently losing popularity.
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This painting is worth / owing / given about $1 million.
worth
Complete the phrasal verbs:
I took ______ a loan to pay for the car
out
Give a definition of the word: inheritance
money or objects that someone gives you when they die
As soon as / Before I get home, I’ll take a bath. Only five more minutes and we’ll be there!
As soon as
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the grammar tense of the verb.
I (work) on this for / since ages.
I've been working on this for ages.
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How much do you worth / earn / win each month in
your job?
earn
Complete the phrasal verbs:
I borrowed too much money. Now I have to pay ____ all my debts before I take out a mortgage.
off
Give a definition of the word: poverty
the condition of being extremely poor
We won’t know the results until / when 5.30.
until
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the grammar tense of the verb.
We (go) away on holiday in / at a few days.
We are going away on holiday in a few days.
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Adam borrows / owes / leaves his parents thousands
of pounds. It’ll take him years to pay them back.
owes
Complete the phrasal verbs:
I owe him $100 which I need to pay _____ as soon as possible.
back
Give a definition of the word: an emergency fund
money which is saved for unexpected problems.
After / Until the show ends, we’ll meet all the actors
backstage.
After
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition and the grammar tense of the verb.
When / At I was younger, we (go) away every summer.
When I was younger, we used to go away every summer. / When I was younger, we went away every summer.
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My grandmother owed / borrowed / left me some
money in her will when she died.
left
Complete the phrasal verbs:
Last year, this jacket cost $120, but now it’s $80! The price went _____ by $40.
down