NEWBIE
Replace the incorrect word in bold.
Replace the incorrect word in bold.
Jackie has got a good work as PA to a successful novelist
JOB
A number of customers complained for the after-sales service.
A number of customers complained ABOUT the after-sales service.
GIVE: permission / someone a favour / a presentation / someone a hand
GIVE: permission / a presentation / someone a hand
The company always takes .................... new staff for the summer period
ON
It isn't fair that they .................................................. you for other people's mistakes.
It isn't fair that they lay the blame on you for other people's mistakes.
You can count George to be willing to help you out if you encounter any problems.
Expect
All the work will be done from volunteers.
All the work will be done BY volunteers.
LAY: claim to / the blame on / the table / an excuse
LAY: claim to / the blame on / the table
Negotiations broke .................. because of a disagreement about trading arrangements.
DOWN
It says in the papers that four men are to ................................................... next month for that robbery at our local bank.
It says in the papers that four men are to stand trial next month for that robbery at our local bank.
Don't worry to ask if you need any help with your project.
Hesitate
Delegates experienced a number of problems related at the broadband connection at the conference centre.
Delegates experienced a number of problems related TO the broadband connection at the conference centre.
MAKE: a mistake / plans / a noise / your best
MAKE: a mistake / plans / a noise
The lecturer talks so fast - I just can't keep ............ with her train of thought.
UP
Paul crept in at about 2 am trying his best not to ................................................... and wake his parents.
Paul crept in at about 2 am trying his best not to make a noise and wake his parents.
The hotel receptionist will explain you how to get to the conference centre.
Inform/Tell
I hope my letter will be taken in consideration
l hope my letter will be taken INTO consideration.
RUN: an exercise / a business / a race / a campaign
RUN: / a business / a race / a campaign
It was so noisy in the room that I couldn't make ........... what Jill was saying.
OUT
The engineer ..................... very careful ........................... before he cut the metal panel.
The engineer took very careful measurements before he cut the metal panel.
The train travel from Moscow to Beijing takes several days.
Journey
Have you seen the new advertisement of Lotus shampoo?
Have you seen the new advertisement FOR Lotus shampoo?
TAKE: care / measurements / a promise / the train
TAKE: care / measurements / the train
No one expected that the new fashion would catch ............ as quickly as it has.
ON
The Minister made a speech to ................................................... the soldiers who had fought for their country.
The Minister made a speech to pay tribute to the soldiers who had fought for their country.