Conectives
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
It was raining, ________ I took an umbrella._
a) so
b) but
c) because
d) although
So
Which quantifier correctly completes the sentence?
There aren't______apples in the basket.
a) a few
b) many
c) little
d) any
B) Many
Which modal verb correctly completes the sentence?
You ______ wear a seatbelt while driving. It's the law.
a) should
b) must
c) have to
d) can
must
t’s time to face ________ and admit you made a mistake.
a) difficulties
b) the music
c) the mirror
d) troubles
to face the music
(Meaning: to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions.)
Join the sentences using an appropriate connector:
"I was very hungry. I didn’t have time to eat."
R: But
Fill in the blank with the correct quantifier:
There is only ____ water left in the bottle. We should buy more.
R) a little
Fill in the blank with the best option:
He looks really sick. He ______ see a doctor long ago.
R) Should have seen
He decided to ______ the bullet and have the difficult conversation with his boss.
bite the bullet (Meaning: to endure a painful or unavoidable situation with courage.)
Which sentence has the same meaning as:
"She was tired, yet she finished the project."
a) She finished the project because she was tired.
b) She finished the project even though she was tired.
c) She finished the project so that she wouldn’t be tired.
d) She finished the project since she was tired.
b) She finished the project even though she was tired.
Which sentence has the same meaning as:
"She has few friends in this city."
a) She has a lot of friends in this city.
b) She has almost no friends in this city.
c) She has some friends in this city and she's happy.
d) She has one friend in this city.
b) She has almost no friends in this city.
Which sentence has the same meaning as:
"I have to wake up early tomorrow."
a) It is my personal choice to wake up early.
b) It is necessary for me to wake up early.
c) I am not allowed to wake up late.
d) I might wake up early if I want.
R) It is necessary for me to wake up early.
You’ve hit the n_ _ _ on the h_ _ _ with that analysis—it’s exactly right.
(Meaning: to describe something precisely or be exactly correct.)
hit the nail on the head (Meaning: to describe something precisely or be exactly correct.)
Fill in the blank with the correct connector
We arrived late to the party _____ we got stuck in traffic.
Because - Owing to the fact
Correct the mistake in the sentence or leave it if it's fine:
"I have a plenty of money to buy a gift."
R) I have plenty of money to buy a gift.
Correct the mistake in the sentence:
You must have finished finish your homework before going out.
R) You had to finish your homework before going out.
Stop________________ bush and tell me what really happened.
beating around the bush(Meaning: to avoid speaking directly about something, often delaying the main point.)
Rewrite the sentences using an appropriate connector:
"He didn’t study for the exam. He passed it with a flying colours."
R: Although
Choose the best option to complete the dialogue:
Nick, John, I need some money. Does _______ of you have any money I can borrow?
A.both
B.either
C.every
D.some
Does either of you have any money I can borrow?
Choose the best option to complete the dialogue:
A: Do I _____ attend the meeting tomorrow?_
B: No, it’s not mandatory, but you_____go if you want to stay informed.
a) have to / must
b) must / should
c) have to / should
d) should / have to
R) have to / should
Another one bites the dust
And another one gone, and
another one bites the dust (yeah)
Hey, I'm gonna get you, too
Another one bites the dust
what does `bite the dust` mean?
be killed, fail or come to an end