TRANSFORMATIONS
Mia has always had a different character from the rest of her classmates - she's super creative and full of crazy ideas.
Mia’s character has always __________ the rest of her classmates - she's super creative and full of crazy ideas.
Mia’s character has always __set her apart from__ the rest of her classmates - she's super creative and full of crazy ideas.
1. There has been a fair/big AMOUNT of interest in the idea of starting a drama club at school.
2. A tremendous/high PERCENTAGE of students choose to take music or dance classes.
1. There has been a fair AMOUNT of interest in the idea of starting a drama club at school.
2. A high PERCENTAGE of students choose to take music or dance classes.
1. As soon as I heard about the new hybrid camera, I knew I had to get one/it/this.
2. A: Has Freya got tickets for the ballet tonight?
B: Yes, I believe such/so/yes.
1. As soon as I heard about the new hybrid camera, I knew I had to get one.
2. A: Has Freya got tickets for the ballet tonight?
B: Yes, I believe so.
just; only (M)
MERE
a large and impressive grouping or organisation of things (A)
ARRAY
Since Jamie got a new gaming console, schoolwork is no longer his top priority. BACKSEAT
Since Jamie got a new gaming console, schoolwork has _________.
Since Jamie got a new gaming console, schoolwork has __taken a backseat__.
3. My hometown offers a valuable/an endless RANGE of options for entertainment.
4. The one time I was in a play, I forgot my lines. It was a truly terrible/tremendous EXPERIENCE.
3. My hometown offers an endless RANGE of options for entertainment.
4. The one time I was in a play, I forgot my lines. It was a truly terrible EXPERIENCE.
3. There are three new movies being released today, all of them / which / those I'm desperate to see.
4. I've told you to practise this piece every day, and I hope you will do it / this / so.
3. There are three new movies being released today, all of which I'm desperate to see.
4. I've told you to practise this piece every day, and I hope you will do so.
to strengthen or support something (R)
REINFORCE
to vary or expand the range of something (D)
DIVERSIFY
Olivia always makes sure people hear her opinions, even when no one asks for them. FORWARD
Olivia always makes sure she __________, even when no one asks for them.
Olivia always makes sure she __puts her views forward__, even when no one asks for them.
5. Our education system gives high/huge IMPORTANCE to creative subjects, which I feel is a good thing.
6. I started learning to play the piano in August, and I think I've made satisfactory/wide PROGRESS.
5. Our education system gives huge IMPORTANCE to creative subjects, which I feel is a good thing.
6. I started learning to play the piano in August, and I think I've made satisfactory PROGRESS.
5. I can't sing in tune but I really wish I can / could / did.
6. My daughter was chosen to play a solo in the school concert. So / This / These made the whole family proud.
5. I can't sing in tune but I really wish I could.
6. My daughter was chosen to play a solo in the school concert. This made the whole family proud.
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements (V)
VANITY
a remarkable or extraordinary event or fact (P)
PHENOMENON
Emma’s excitement peaked when she met her favourite singer at a concert. HIGH
Emma’s excitement ___________ when she met her favourite singer at a concert.
Emma’s excitement __hit a high point__ when she met her favourite singer at a concert.
7. Joanna's EXPERIENCE of working in radio will be considerable/valuable for her future career.
8. Universities look for students who have participated in a limited/wide VARIETY of extra-curricular activities.
7. Joanna's EXPERIENCE of working in radio will be valuable for her future career.
8. Universities look for students who have participated in a wide VARIETY of extra-curricular activities.
7. Dylan was disappointed to miss the exhibition, but I assured him there would be other / one / others.
8. That actor has been in two movies and was excellent in both / those / all.
7. Dylan was disappointed to miss the exhibition, but I assured him there would be others.
8. That actor has been in two movies and was excellent in both.
made louder or stronger (A)
AMPLIFIED
to make small changes to something (F A W)
FIDDLE AROUND WITH
After months of arguing, my brother and I finally found a way to share the car without fighting. ARRANGEMENT
After months of arguing, my brother and I finally managed ___________ about sharing the car.
After months of arguing, my brother and I finally managed __to come to an arrangement__ about sharing the car.
9. Sorry, I'm late. The TRAFFIC was really heavy/high.
10. A: What's that terrible/heavy NOISE?
B: It's my sister practicing her violin.
9. Sorry, I'm late. The TRAFFIC was really heavy.
10. A: What's that terrible NOISE?
B: It's my sister practicing her violin.
9. Marco lost his toy elephant but his dad bought him one / another / it.
10. Do you want any chips? Stay there, I'll get you some / those / ones.
9. Marco lost his toy elephant but his dad bought him another.
10. Do you want any chips? Stay there, I'll get you some.
noisy, energetic, and cheerful (B)
BOISTEROUS
extremely interesting (R)
RIVETING