Unit 4 Vocabulary
This is a word that is pronounced the same as "horse," but is written differently and describes a voice that sounds rough and unpleasant
hoarse
The pronunciation of the word is /nɪtʃ/ and it means appealing to only a small section of the population (in the context of products/services)
Niche
Choose the correct option.
I have never regretted follow/following my parents advice about getting a university education.
following
Choose the correct option.
I don't get home from work until 10:30 p.m., by/in/for which time my kids are both asleep.
by
Fill in the missing word.
If you tell someone something that you know is completely false, you are lying _____ your teeth.
The verb "shriek" means:
a) to give a loud shout when frightened or exited
b) to speak very quietly
c) to speak or say something in an impatient, usually angry, voice
a
Fill in the missing word.
If a plan or activity "______ off the ground" or you get it off the ground, it starts or succeeds:
gets
The little boy denied...
deny + ing
Answer true or false.
The word "that" in this sentence could be omitted:
The homework that my teacher gave me is really boring.
A noun from a phrasal verb that means the attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group or culture. Common collocates are "positive" and "optimistic."
outlook
Finish this sentence:
I was so upset that day, I cried my eyes ______.
out
If something does not seem possible, you could say it is "virtually impossible." What is another word with the same meaning as virtually that starts with the letter "p"?
practically
We use "might/may as well" to suggest that what could be done even though you may not really want to do it.
True.
Ex: I can't sleep so I might as well finish my English homework.
If I had never learned English...
Student's answer
This is a noun made from a phrasal verb with the particle "out." It means a sudden strong expression of an emotion.
outburst
An adjective to describe someone talking in a loud deep voice.
The school principle was ________ opposed to any changes being made to the curriculum.
a) perfectly
b) fully
c) fiercely
Finish the sentence.
He likes to hear himself talk, ______ _______?
Finish the sentence.
He likes to hear himself talk, ______ _______?
doesn't he
A noun from a phrasal verb related to exercise.
workout
Hint: In Spanish, you would say "reírse a carcajadas".
laughter
A noun from a phrasal verb related to exercise.
workout
I think it's really annoying that he didn't call to say he would be late.
might
He __________________ to say he would be late.
might have called
Had ________ more time studying, I _________ the exam.
spent; would have
bare