Multiple Choice
I enjoy window ______ even when I haven’t got any money.
A. shopping
B. buying
C. looking
D. choosing
A. shopping
I prefer not to wear __________ every day. I keep it for special occasions.
(JEWEL)
JEWEL → jewellery
I prefer not to wear jewellery every day. I keep it for special occasions.
The jacket was too big, so a tailor shortened it for her.
HAD
The jacket was too big, so she ________________________________ by a tailor.
The jacket was too big, so she had it shortened by a tailor.
Luckily, we have your size ______ stock. I’ll get one for you.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. over
C. in
Sometimes it is the __________ clothes that look the most expensive.
(SIMPLE)
SIMPLE → simplest
Sometimes it is the simplest clothes that look the most expensive.
Models rarely style their own outfits for fashion shows.
DONE
Models usually ________________________________ for fashion shows.
DONE
Models usually have their outfits done for fashion shows.
What kind of shoes do you think would go best ______ these jeans?
A. on
B. with
C. by
D. for
B. with
Some people think that the __________ of a real diamond is worth the money, but not me.
(BEAUTIFUL)
beauty
→ abstract noun used evaluatively rather than descriptively
I will never wear uncomfortable shoes again, whatever happens.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Under ________________________________ uncomfortable shoes again.
CIRCUMSTANCES
Under no circumstances will I wear uncomfortable shoes again.
Having lost a lot of weight, she had her jeans taken ______.
A. off
B. away
C. down
D. in
D. in
It’s a highly __________ boutique, aimed at a very narrow and wealthy clientele.
(EXCLUDE)
exclusive
→ adjective with strong register and social meaning
I have never owned such an elegant dress before.
HAVE
Never ________________________________ such an elegant dress.
HAVE
Never have I owned such an elegant dress.
Please could you just ______ a coat on and grab your bag? We’re going to be late.
A. wrap
B. dress
C. throw
D. wear
C. throw
That __________ instantly transforms the outfit, giving it a far more elegant silhouette.
(LONG)
length
→ abstract noun referring to design feature, not measurement
The clothes are stylish, and they are affordable as well.
BUT
Not only ________________________________ stylish, but they are also affordable.
BUT
Not only are the clothes stylish, but they are also affordable.