Grammar: Fill in the blanks
The museum displayed several fossilized dinosaur bones. ______ were discovered in a remote desert.
they
The singer released her debut album last week. It quickly climbed the charts.
It → her debut album
a clear view without anything blocking it; nothing is in the way
uninterrupted view
a wide, complete view in all directions
panoramic view
Place vs Spot
That café is a perfect __________ to relax after a long walk through the park.
We found a quiet __________ under a tree for our picnic.
place/spot
We experienced heavy winds and nonstop rain during the storm. ______ damaged several homes in our area.
This
A strange rumbling noise was heard near the volcano. That alarmed nearby residents.
That → a strange rumbling noise
a place that many people visit for holidays or sightseeing
tourist spot
mountains with many rocks, often steep and rough
rocky mountains
Area vs District
This __________ is not safe after dark, so tourists are advised to stay alert.
The school is located in a residential __________, surrounded by homes and playgrounds.
district/area
I received a handwritten letter from my grandmother. ______ made me feel very nostalgic.
it
The manager introduced new procedures for quality control. These reduced the number of errors significantly.
These → new procedures for quality control
natural rural areas that haven’t been changed or damaged by people
unspoilt countryside
a forest with many trees growing very close together
dense forest
Location vs Region
The campsite is in a remote __________, with no phone signal or nearby shops.
The wine from this __________ is famous for its rich flavour and high quality.
location/region
The company offered a generous benefits package to employees. Only ______ who met certain criteria were eligible.
those
The lights flickered and the radio went silent. That indicated a possible power failure.
That → the fact that lights flickering and the radio going silent
an area that looks cold, empty, and without much life or colour
bleak landscape
to become damaged or destroyed over time
to fall into ruin
Region vs setting
The house was built in a beautiful ______________ on a hillside with a stream and surrounded by trees. This whole ____________ is spectacular at any time of the year but especially in
setting/region
Teacher: Hey, guys! Several books were left on the classroom table. ______ need to be returned to the library.
these
The plane experienced turbulence during the flight. This frightened many passengers.
This → turbulence
to see something very briefly or quickly
to catch a glimpse of
a quiet, hidden place far away from people or noise
secluded spot
Neighbourhood vs Vicinity
There’s a gym and a grocery store in the immediate __________ of our apartment.
She grew up in a lively __________ with street markets and music festivals every weekend.
vicinity/neighbourhood