U3. Vocabulary LA
Some people carry a lucky charm to ______ bad luck.
A) bring
B) avoid
C) increase
B) Avoid bad luck
The scientist couldn’t ______ the reason for the strange noise.
A) figure out
B) take a chance
C) make sense
Answer: A – “Figure out” means to understand or find an answer.
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Clothes that are comfortable and for everyday use, not formal.
Casual
The population of the city is ______ 2 million people. According to the latest census, it was 2,020,050 people.
A) about
B) exactly
C) nearly
A) about
Put the verb in the correct form: if it’s a stative verb (simple present), if it is an action verb (present continuous).
Right now, I ______ (think) about what to wear to the party.
am thinking = Action
(think about = consider → present continuous)
Having a rabbit’s foot is said to ______ good luck.
A) bring
B) avoid
C) take
A) bring
They need more ______ to prove their theory.
A) explanation
B) data
C) behavior
Answer: B – “Data” means facts or information that help prove an idea or theory.
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Something that costs a lot of money is considered to be ___________.
expensive
The company’s sales have ______ this year because more people bought their products.
A) increased
B) decreased
C) trend
A) increased
Put the verb in the correct form: if it’s a stative verb (simple present), if it is an action verb (present continuous).
She usually ______ (have) a lucky charm in her bag.
has = state
(have = own → stative → simple present)
If you practice more, you can ______ your chances of winning.
A) increase
B) decrease
C) solve
A) increase
The strange object they found was an ancient ______.
A) theory
B) artifact
C) pesticide
Answer: B – An “artifact” is an old object made by humans, usually found by archaeologists.
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Nike is a well-known ______ that sells sportswear all over the world.
brand
Read the number: 1.489
One point four eight nine
I ______ (hear) some noise coming from that door.
hear = state
(hear = sense = present simple)
He’s very ______—he always wins when we play cards!
A) lucky
B) unlikely
C) casual
A) lucky
The scientist couldn’t explain it at first, but now it ______.
A) increases
B) makes sense
C) solves
Answer: B – “Make sense” means something is clear or understandable.
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When clothes, colors, or styles do not look good on a person, we say they don't ______ them.
suit
Which option is not correct?
She is ______ 15 years old. Next month it's her birthday.
A) about
B) almost
C) nearly
C) about
Put the verb in the correct form: if it’s a stative verb (simple present), if it is an action verb (present continuous).
__________ (you / own) a computer?
Do you own
own = state = present simple
She met her favorite actor completely ______—they were on the same train!
A) on purpose
B) by chance
C) on time
B) by chance
The new pesticide may ______ the behavior of bees.
A) affect
B) avoid
C) solve
Answer: A – “Affect” means to change something. The pesticide changes how bees behave.
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Attractive and fashionable; clothes or people that look modern and elegant are considered to be ________.
stylish
Which sentence is correct?
A) She is very style.
B) She looks good in jeans.
C) Those clothes look good in her.
B) She looks good in jeans.
Put the verb in the correct form: if it’s a stative verb (simple present), if it is an action verb (present continuous).
__________ (she / have) a party this weekend?
Is she having
have a party = action = present continuous