Fun with Gram
That was nowhere near / by far / way the best day ever!
That was by far the best day ever!
Which word means 'to become gradually damaged, worse, or less'?
a) decay
b) crumbling
c) debris
a) decay
He was impressed ___ her self-confidence.
by
It’s hard to resist the _____ to eat chocolate!
a) tempt....
b) press....
c) deny...
temptation
.... the phone was expensive, he bought it.
a) although
b) despite
c) however
Although
I once found / had found £200 in a plastic bag in the street. I looked / was looking around but couldn’t see who dropped / had dropped it, so I took it to the nearest police station.
I once found £200 in a plastic bag in the street. I was looking around but couldn’t see who had dropped it, so I took it to the nearest police station.
Become impossible to control
a) be shaken up
b) get out of hand
c) get to someone
b) get out of hand
Despite being young, their team captain was more than capable ___ leading the team.
of
Complete the sentences with the correct form.
Most people vastly ______ (ESTIMATE) how much they need to take with them on holiday, which means they end up forcing large amounts of unnecessary clothing into their case and then looking at it in utter _______ (BELIEVE) when it won’t close!
Most people vastly OVERESTIMATE how much they need to take with them on holiday, which means they end up forcing large amounts of unnecessary clothing into their case and then looking at it in utter DISBELIEVE when it won’t close!
We went out .... the rain.
a) in spite of
b) despite
c) either one can be used
c) either one can be used
Rewrite the part in italics using participle clause.
There are now many holiday packages which offer travellers this kind of experience.
There are now many holiday packages offering travellers this kind of experience.
A holiday organized by a travel company for which you pay a fixed price that includes the cost of the hotel and travel, and sometimes food.
package holiday
They were ashamed ___ the fact that they had cheated on the exam. However, they didn't tell the teacher.
of
Write five words with the prefix dis-
Examples: disbelief, discomfort, discourage, dissatisfy, dismiss, dishonest, disorganized
He passed the test. ..., he didn't get the job.
a) despite
b) although
c) however
however
Put the words in the correct order and use the Passive Voice.
Our ability to detect a lie is not much better than guess work, according to research. _______(it / establish) as just fifty-four percent.
Our ability to detect a lie is not much better than guess work, according to research. It has been established as just fifty-four percent.
a famous person who is often written about in newspapers and magazines or is often on television
p_________ f_________
public figure
Despite having little time, she is intent ___ teaching herself Japanese.
on
Write five words with the suffix -ment
development, disappointment, amazement, achievement, agreement, equipment
... the headache I enjoyed the movie.
a) Despite
b) In spite
c) Either can be used
a) Despite
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.
It’s possible that the tickets were too expensive for Mary to buy.
MIGHT Mary ___________ money to buy the tickets.
Mary mightn't have had enough money to buy the tickets.
What's a facepalm?
the act of covering your face with your hand because you are embarrassed, annoyed, or disappointed about something
'I can't believe how bad this is!' she said, appalled ___ the situation.
by
The maths test was difficult; _____, she earned a good grade.
a) despite
b) nevertheless
c) moreover
d) in addition
b) nevertheless