At the airport
Where planes take off.
runways
She was injured in the accident. (seriously)
was seriously injured
Q: Which formal verb can replace the phrasal verb "give up"?
A. Renounce
This capital city is known as the City of Love.
Paris
By the time the sun set, the tourists __________ (already, take) hundreds of photos.
had already taken
Where they check in you are not taking prohibited items.
customs
At the moment / Actually:
at the moment
Actually
Q: What is the formal equivalent of "look after"?
D. Supervise
This river is the longest river in the world.
the Nile
While she __________ (walk) to the store, it suddenly ________ (start) to rain.
was walking, started
Where you collect your luggage on arrival.
Baggage reclaim
She hardly/hard trains. She hasn't won a competition for some time now.
hardly
Q: What formal verb can replace "call off" in the context of events?
C. Cancel
This capital city of Canada is also the name of a type of cold wind.
Ottawa
By the time they __________ (reach) the top of the mountain, they had been hiking for hours.
reached
Have a good ____________! See you when you get back.
trip
In the end/At the end of the book, we learn the truth.
At the end ...
Q: Which of the following formal verbs can replace "put off" when referring to delaying something?
A. Postpone
Known for its mermaid statue, this city is the capital of Denmark.
Copenhagen
While I ________ (work) in the garden, I ________ (find) an old coin.
was working, found
The plane ________________ late because of the bad weather.
took off
I hate pop music, especially/specially Britney Spears.
Especially
Q: Which formal verb can replace "run into" when referring to problems or unexpected situations?
A. Encounter
In which city in South America can you find a famous statue of the Christ the Redeemer?
Rio de Janeiro
When I arrived at the party, everyone __________ (dance) and having a great time.
was dancing
You have a first-class ticket. Where can you relax and wait for your flight?
(Airline) Lounge
Put it in the right order:
Often, they diligently work.
They often work diligently.
Q: What is the formal synonym for "set up" in the context of starting a business?
C. Establish
Located in Arizona, this natural landmark is over a mile deep.
The Grand Canyon
While I __________ (study) for the exam, my classmates __________ (chat) in the library.
was studying, were chatting
If you went to Paris, stayed there for a week, and then came back, what word would best describe the entire experience?
trip/ journey/ travel
journey
Late in the evening, sometimes she goes to the rooftop to gaze at the stars beautifully shining.
Sometimes, late in the evening, she goes to the rooftop to gaze at the beautifully shining stars.
Q: What's the formal verb equivalent to "point out"?
B. Indicate
This tower in Italy is famous for its unintentional tilt.
______ ______ ______ _______
Leaning Tower of Pisa
She ________ (feel) much better after she ________ (take) the medicine.
felt, had taken
If you "picked someone up" at the airport, what did you do?
You met them when they arrived and likely drove them to their next destination.
In the morning, often she enjoys a long walk before starting her day.
She often enjoys a long walk in the morning before starting her day.
Q: Which formal word replaces the phrasal verb "break down" when referring to a machine?
B. Malfunction
Located between Europe and North America, this island nation is geothermally active with geysers and hot springs.
Iceland
By the time the concert ended, the band __________ (perform) all their hit songs.
had performed
If you fly from London to Sydney without any stops, what kind of flight is it termed as?
direct flight
While driving, rarely she forgets to carefully check her mirrors.
While driving, she rarely forgets to check her mirrors carefully.
Q: Which of the following formal verbs replaces the phrasal verb "lay off" when referring to employees?
B. Dismiss (to be fired)
This South American waterfall system is the world's largest in terms of volume.
Angel Falls
I was so tired because I ________ (study) all night and ________ (not get) any sleep.
had been studying, hadn’t got (gotten)