VOCABULARY
EXPRESSIONS
The sentences below are incorrect. Rewrite them correctly
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the original. Use two to five words, including the word in capitals.
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Where there is no verb, use a relative pronoun.
100


A suburb is a neighbourhood that is far from / inside a city.

far from

100

I have to .......................................... in town. I'll be home in an hour.

put a stop to • put pressure on • run a business • under the weather • run an errand • need for • out of shape • in detail • in the mood • on second thoughts

run an errand 

100

When I was in New York I stayed with my uncle, from who I learnt about the city.

When I was in New York I stayed with my uncle, from whom I learnt about the city.

100

The buses aren't paid for by the municipality. PAY


The municipality ................................... buses.

doesn't pay for the

100

You 1. .......................................... (see) it daily in every supermarket: 

Sweets and crisps 

2. .......................................... (display) in highly visible areas of the shop.

1. see; 2. are displayed

200

If a place is packed, there are many / few people there.

many

200

We must .......................................... crime in our streets.

put a stop to • put pressure on • run a business • under the weather • run an errand • need for • out of shape • in detail • in the mood • on second thoughts

put a stop to

200

He took me to the Empire State Building, a landmark who's top story is 380 metres high.

He took me to the Empire State Building, a landmark whose top story is 380 metres high.

200

I was in school years ago. I broke my arm then. WAS


Years ago, .......................................................... , I broke my arm.

when I was in school

200

Children, 3. ..........................................  are tempted by these unhealthy snacks, cry until their exhausted parents buy them. The UK government took action to change this situation in 2022, 

4. .......................................... they introduced new regulations limiting the places 

5. ..........................................  retailers may display foods high in fat, sugar, or salt.

3. who; 4. when; 5. where;

300

Temperatures that are average for the season are unusual / normal .

normal

300

I wonder if I'm coming down with something. I'm a bit .......................................... .


put a stop to • put pressure on • run a business • under the weather • run an errand • need for • out of shape • in detail • in the mood • on second thoughts

under the weather

300

In 1931, after the Empire State Building has been constructed in a record 13 months, the US President turned on its lights for the first time.


In 1931, after the Empire State Building had been constructed in a record 13 months, the US President turned on its lights for the first time.

300

I designed a metropolis with the Sim City game. WITH


Sim City is the game ............................................ a metropolis.


with which I designed

300

In areas 6. .......................................... are near the cashier, these foods 7. .......................................... (must / replace) with healthy alternatives, such as fruit or seeds.

6. which / that; 7. must be replaced;

400

Glass / Metal can easily be smashed.

glass

400

I want you to tell me the entire story .......................................... .

put a stop to • put pressure on • run a business • under the weather • run an errand • need for • out of shape • in detail • in the mood • on second thoughts

in detail

400

Over the years, the building has visited by millions of people.

Over the years, the building has been visited by millions of people.

400

Is this the patient? The doctor wrote her a prescription. FOR


Is this the patient ............................................... the doctor wrote a prescription?


for whom

400

Unfortunately, at present the new rules 8. ..........................................  (ignore) by many retailers, 9. ..........................................  shops still have sweets next to the cashier.

8. are being ignored; 9. whose;

500

A street vendor sells / buys things in the street.

sells

500

Parents shouldn't .......................................... their children to get perfect marks.


put a stop to • put pressure on • run a business • out of shape • in detail • in the mood • on second thoughts

put pressure on

500

From the observatory on the 102nd storey, you can be seen a distance of 80 miles.


From the observatory on the 102nd storey, you can see a distance of 80 miles.

500

He decided not to come, even though he had time. (could)

He decided not to come, even though he could have.

500

The retailers claim that they 10. .......................................... (never / hear) of the rules or haven't had time to change their displays. Reports say that the government 11. .......................................... all shops .......................................... (should / visit) frequently by inspectors to make sure that the regulations are followed. Let's hope this happens so that from now on, kids and their parents 12. .......................................... (encourage) to make healthier choices.

10. have never heard; 11. should have … visited; 12. will be encouraged