Vocabulary 1
Complete the sentence:
I enjoy reading the gossip … in the local newspaper.
column
which word means:
an action that shocks people?
scandal
Complete the sentence:
The government spokesperson ___ that there was a crisis.
a. denied
b. refused
a
Does the sentence have a defining or non-defining relative clause?
The actress who was interviewed last week sent a thank-you note.
defining relative clause
Complete the sentence:
The author is a … in the community, but no one knows who the writer is.
legend
which word means:
a book, movie, or song that is well-known and considered to be high quality ?
classic
complete the sentence:
Jane ___ there was nothing the matter.
a. said me
b. told me
b
Does this sentence have a defining or non-defining relative clause?
Barbra Streisand, who has over 120 awards, will be featured in the magazine.
non-defining relative clause
Complete the sentence:
Our town is too small for the …, but we have a lot of bored residents with phones.
paparazzi
which word means:
the quality of being liked by many people?
popularity
Complete the sentence:
Peter ___ to stay to dinner.
a. persuaded me
b. insisted me
a
Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun:
Danny and I recently watched a TV show … was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
which/that
which word means:
very exciting ?
gripping
which word means:
very funny ?
hilarious
Report the sentence:
"I think I'll take the brown pair," said the customer.
(decide)
The customer decided to take the brown pair.
Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun:
Baz Luhrmann, … is more well-known for his films, has a distinct colourful style of directing.
who
Complete the sentence:
The ____was modern music by singers like Taylor Swift and Anna of the North.
soundtrack
complete the sentence:
Actress Kaitlyn Deever _____ Romeo's ex-girlfriend in the film
portrayed
Report the speech:
"Why don't you go back to Singapore, Max?" I said.
(as + go)
I asked Max why he didn't go back to Singapore.
Complete the sentence with the correct relative pronoun:
Honestly, I spend too much money … I go to the cinema.
when