Business
Complete with the correct preposition: “The startup was valued ___ $5 billion last year.”
At
Fill in with the correct adjective:
__________ = a film that makes you feel cheerful and inspired.
Uplifting
Which is the opposite of abstract: conventional / realistic / subtle?
Realistic
True/False: “It is thought that he is a great chef” and “He is thought to be a great chef” mean the same.
True
Fill the gap: “The company tried to u___ its competitors by offering free delivery.”
undercut
Fill the gap: “The thriller was so g___ I read it in one night.
Gripping
You see a painting of a family dinner at home. It feels personal and private. Which adjective fits best?
Intimate
Fill in the gap: “People think he is a great chef.” → “He is ______ to be a great chef.”
Thought
True/False: “Annual turnover” means profit.
False (it means total revenue, not profit).
True/False: “Catchy” is usually used for songs, jingles, or slogans.
True
True/False: Bold colours are the same as subtle colours.
False
Which sentence uses the impersonal passive?
a) People think he is rich.
b) He is thought to be rich.
c) He thinks people are rich.
b) He is thought to be rich.
Netflix expanded from DVDs to streaming. Which phrase fits?
Branch out
Your friend says a comedy was so funny they couldn’t stop laughing. Which word describes it best?
Hilarious
Which adjective best describes a painting that is unclear and can be interpreted in many ways?
Ambiguous
Which sentence is WRONG?
a) He is claimed to have written the book.
b) It is claimed that he wrote the book.
c) He is claimed that he wrote the book.
c) He is claimed that he wrote the book.
Name a company that became a household name.
Your answer.
What’s the difference between gripping and catchy?
Gripping = story/book/film; Catchy = song/jingle/slogan.
Name a painting, photo, or film scene you would describe as dramatic. Why?
Your answer.
Pick the correct starter and finish the sentence:
- It is rumoured that…
- He is expected to…
- It is predicted that…
Your own answer.