Compound adjectives
Complete the compound adjective:
We can only offer you a part-......... job for 12 hours per week.
part-time
It shouldn't take you more than five minutes ................ (get) here. We are just round the corner.
to get
People who have managed to stay alive in a war or accident, especially despite being nearly killed.
survivors
When two armies agree to stop fighting temporarily.
ceasefire
Complete the dialogue with a discourse marker:
A. How did your interview go?
B. It went really well. In other w........., I got the job.
in other words
Complete the compound adjective:
Barbara isn't very well off, so she often buys second-.......... clothes.
second-hand
We have arranged for Jack ............... (attend) the meeting.
to attend
People who shoot at someone from a hidden position
snipers
A war between groups of people in the same country.
civil war
Complete the dialogue with a discourse marker:
A. Thanks for filling me in on what I missed.
B. No problem. By the w.........., there's another meeting on Wednesday. Did you know?
by the way
Complete the compound adjective:
Our next-door neighbour is a narrow-.............. old woman who refuses to listen to new ideas.
narrow-minded
I really dislike people ................... (stop) me in the street to ask for money.
stopping
A country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in time of war.
ally
When a very large number of people in a country use violence to try to change the government.
revolution
Complete the dialogue with a discourse marker:
A. Do you prefer the city or the country?
B. On the w............., I prefer the city.
on the whole
Complete the compound adjective:
The government is looking for a long-............ solution to the problem.
long-term
Henry reminded everyone ................ (not arrive) late for the welcome tour.
not to arrive
People who are forced to leave their country or home because there is a war, or for political or religious reasons.
refugees
When an army try to take a town by surrounding it and stopping the food supply.
siege
Complete the dialogue with a discourse marker:
A. Could you tell us where we will be eating?
B. As far as meals are c..............., breakfast and dinner will be provided by the hotel.
as far as................ are concerned
Complete the compound adjective:
Last-............. holidays tend to be much cheaper than advanced bookings.
last-minute
Fortunately her injury won't prevent her from ................. (take) part in the competition.
taking
Soldiers especially in large groups.
troops
A sudden, illegal, often violent change of government often forced by a specific group of people, e.g, a military ~
coup
Complete the dialogue with a discourse marker:
A. We're going round to my mum's on Saturday.
B. OK. At l............ we won't have to cook.
at least