Time phrases
So far, since, yet, ever, recently are used with: a)present perfect b) present simple
a) present perfect
This binomial refers to do small things or jobs of different types:
Bits and ________
Bits and PIECES
Which phrasal verb means "escape blame, punishment, or undesirable consequences for an act that is wrong":
get away / get out of / get away with
Get away with
A town or city can be described as "scruffy". True or false?
True. They live in a scruffy part of town.
"Scruffy": untidy and looking a little dirty.
Can gradable adjectives, like big, small, short, be used in comparative forms.
Yes. Bigger, smaller, shorter, for example.
Which of the following words are used to talk about the future: a) every year b) in three days' time c)for
b) in three days' time
Complete the sentence with the binomial which is used to emphasize the most important quality, purpose or reason of someone or something:
In spite of being elected as president, she remains ______ and ________ a writer.
first and foremost
"How can he get by on so little money?" What does get by mean?
a)to be able to go to different places without difficulty.
b)to be able to live or deal with a situation by having very little of something.
Get by: to be able to live or deal with a situation by having very little of something.
An area in or on the edge of a city, in which poor people live in small, very cheaply built houses is:
a) a shantytown b) a historic town
a) a shantytown
Do ungradable adjectives (frezzing, delighted) have a strong or not strong meaning?
Ungradable adjectives have a strong (absolute) meaning.
I've currently started to do exercise.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. "Currently" is used with present continuous.
Complete these binomials:
To and ______
By and ______
Aches and ______
To and fro
by and large
aches and pains
(See p. 13)
When you say, "I'll get back to you if I have any questions", what do you mean?
Get back to somebody: to talk to someone or telephone them later in order to answer a question or give them information.
Which of these is the odd-one-out when describing towns/cities:
lively / modern / silent / picturesque
Silent. A town or city can be described as "quiet".
Which are the strong (ungradable) adjectives of the following:
surprising / pleased / attractive?
surprising - amazing
pleased - delighted
attractive - stunning