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‘You should take a coat with you, Karl,’ said his mum.
Karl’s mum advised ________ a coat.
Karl’s mum advised him to take a coat.
The house was built in the 19th century and is a typical style of that time.
t_______
traditional
A piece of thick heavy cloth used for covering the floor or for decoration.
rug
This room’s such a mess. Can you help me put things ________ ?
away
‘I’m sorry I forgot your birthday,’ said Tina.
Tina apologised ___________ Grace’s birthday.
Tina apologised for forgetting Grace’s birthday.
Isn’t this nice? No people, no noise, just the birds singing.
p_________
peaceful
A large, soft, flat bag filled for example with feathers and used as a covering on a bed - very useful in winter.
duvet
She’s putting ______ her birthday party until next weekend because she’s ill.
off
I don’t know what it would be like to live in the mountains.
I can’t imagine ____________ in the mountains.
I can’t imagine living in the mountains.
It’s snowing outside, but inside it’s so nice and warm.
c_______
cosy
The top part or surface of a cooker where you cook your food.
hob
I’ve just realised, I forgot to put my bracelet back ____ after my swimming class.
on
‘Why don’t we go swimming tomorrow?’ said Tom.
Tom suggested ___________ swimming the following day.
Tom suggested going swimming the following day.
There’s always lots going on in my town at the weekends.
l_______
lively
A device that heats water, especially to provide heating and hot water in a house.
boiler
Remember to put the candles _____ before you go to bed, won’t you?
out
Becky never travels home from work at 5 p.m., as there’s so much traffic then.
Becky always avoids ________ home from work at 5 p.m. because of the traffic.
Becky always avoids travelling home from work at 5 p.m. because of the traffic.
My dad doesn’t like going to places in the city where there are lots of people.
c________
crowded
A piece of furniture where you can keep e.g. your clothes.
The course is full at the moment, but I’ve put my name ______ on the waiting list for a place.
down