A. Modifying Comparisons
T/F: You can say a coffee is "much more better" than another.
False (It must be 'much better' or 'far better', etc. without 'more').
Definition: What is the word for a house that is very light inside?
nice and bright
Definition: Which phrasal verb means 'to clean' or 'to make a place neat'?
tidy up
Combine: I visited the city. I went to school there. (Use where.)
I visited the city where I went to school.
Fill-in-Blank: The high price of the shoes made me ask if they were really ____ ____.
worth it
Fill-in-Blank: My old flat was noisy, but this new one is ____ quieter.
much / a lot / miles
Multiple Choice: If you want a cheaper meal, you should order the ____ ____. A) good value B) set menu C) top quality
B) set menu
T/F: If you 'hang on' for someone, it means you are waiting for them.
True
T/F: We use the word 'whose' to show possession (e.g., a person's dog).
True
Definition: What does it mean if a set menu is 'good value'?
It is good quality for the price (or The price is fair/cheap for what you get).
Correction: "That phone is nearly as much cheap as this one." Correct the sentence.
"That phone is nearly as cheap as this one." (Remove 'much').
T/F: If an area is 'rural', it means there are many people and shops.
False (Rural means quiet, countryside, not many people/shops).
Fill-in-Blank: I need someone who can ____ me ____ from the airport.
pick... up
Fix the Comma: "The waiter who gave us great service was very quick." Add commas if needed.
No commas needed. (It is a defining clause; we need this info).
Application: Finish the sentence: "I rely on my friends to..."
(Any logical completion demonstrating 'depend on/trust', e.g., ...help me with problems.)
Application: Complete the sentence with two words: "The food was expensive, but it wasn't ____ ____ good as last time."
quite as
Application: Name three things you might book in advance (not for a restaurant).
Train tickets, doctor's appointment, hotel room, plane tickets, tickets for a concert, etc.
Multiple Choice: Which phrasal verb means to raise prices? A) give up B) pass on C) put up
C) put up (prices)
Combine: My friend gave up coffee. That was a good idea. (Use which with a comma.)
My friend gave up coffee, which was a good idea.
Correction: "The hotel is not quite cheap as I expected." Correct the sentence.
"The hotel is not quite as cheap as I expected." (Needs the second 'as').
Multiple Choice: Which phrase means the biggest difference? A) a lot slower B) nearly as slow C) miles slower
C) miles slower
Definition: Describe what is meant by 'service' in a restaurant.
The way the staff/waiters treat the customers (or the speed/quality of the waiters' work).
Application: Give a sentence using the phrasal verb 'get on with'.
I get on with my colleagues very well. (or similar sentence demonstrating correct meaning/use).
Multiple Choice: Which sentence is correct? A) He is the manager, that puts up prices. B) He is the manager who puts up prices.
B) He is the manager who puts up prices. (Cannot use 'that' with a comma).
T/F: If a place is 'very central', it is usually 'a bit rough'.
False (Central areas are often expensive and busy, not necessarily rough, but accept True if students can justify it). Expected answer is False.