Grammar & Word Choice
Which word completes the sentence?
“The little dog suddenly ______ into the garden.”
(a) appeared (b) attended (c) attempted (d) arranged
(a) appeared
A sign says: Buy one get one free. What does it mean?
You pay for one and get two.
Harry: “How long is the trip?”
Dan: ______
(a) The whole day, so we’re setting off at 6:30.
(b) Just bring some money for food.
(c) Not really, why?
(a) The whole day, so we’re setting off at 6:30.
If a person says: “I was nervous before my first lesson.”
What does this show?
(a) They were anxious before starting.
(b) They wanted to stop the lesson.
(c) They were confident.
(a) They were anxious before starting.
According to research, why is spending time outside important for children?
(a) It makes them care more about the environment.
(b) It improves their maths skills.
(c) It gives them more free time.
(a) It makes them care more about the environment.
Which fits best?
“Although he was tired, he kept running ______ he wanted to stop.”
(a) Unless (b) As (c) Because (d) Despite
(d) Despite
Note: “Can you take a photo of the painting and send it to me?”
What is the person asking?
To take a photo and share it.
Fill the gap: “It’s my birthday and my grandma ______ given me two cinema tickets.”
(a) has
Someone says: “The group helped me keep trying.”
What does this mean?
(a) They failed.
(b) Support prevented them from giving up.
(c) They wanted to be alone.
(b) Support prevented them from giving up.
Why do Forest Schools help children?
(a) They make them more independent.
(b) They teach only science subjects.
(c) They stop children playing games.
(a) They make them more independent.
Choose the correct option:
“The students tested the new machines’ ______ in rough weather.”
(a) abilities (b) performances (c) challenges (d) appearances
(a) abilities
Instruction: “Use no more than three colours and include the title.”
What is required?
Eg. A poster with the title and a maximum of three colours.
Fill the gap: “I’m thinking ______ seeing the new film.”
(a) of
(b) at
(c) in
(a) of
A student says: “If I’d started earlier, I’d be much better now.”
What do we learn?
(a) They regret not starting sooner.
(b) They don’t want to continue.
(c) They are proud of their progress.
(a) They regret not starting sooner.
What do people do when “forest bathing”?
(a) Use their senses to enjoy nature.
(b) Swim in lakes.
(c) Camp overnight in the forest.
(a) Use their senses to enjoy nature.
Fill the gap:
“The girl was too ______ to wait for her birthday presents.”
(a) grateful (b) keen (c) certain (d) positive
(b) keen
Label: “Apply cream up to three times a day. See a doctor if worse.”
What must you do?
Only use it three times daily, get advice if pain continues.
Harry: “Do I need anything special?”
Dan: ______
(a) Only your bike and a helmet.
(b) How long are you going for?
(c) Yes, I love pizza.
(a) Only your bike and a helmet.
Someone says: “I just wanted to meet friends on the beach.”
Why did they join?
(a) To make new friends.
(b) To become a professional.
(c) To get fit.
(a) To make new friends.
Why does the writer recommend watching nature documentaries?
(a) To help you fall asleep.
(b) To replace all outdoor activity.
(c) To learn more about what you see in nature.
(c) To learn more about what you see in nature.
Which is correct?
“The teacher hopes the project will ______ students with real skills.”
(a) succeed (b) provide (c) discover (d) encourage
(b) provide
A message says: “Sorry, I’m late working tonight. Please heat up the food in the oven.”
To ask the person to heat and eat the food.
Fill the gap: “Write back and ______ me know.”
(a) make
(b) let
(c) give
(b) let
A student says: “It was fun, but I won’t do it again.”
What does this mean?
(a) They regret joining.
(b) They hated the experience.
(c) They enjoyed it but won’t continue.
(c) They enjoyed it but won’t continue.
What overall effect is created by describing green spaces positively?
(a) To warn people not to go outside.
(b) To encourage people to connect with nature and feel happier.
(c) To show that the city is better than the countryside.
(b) To encourage people to connect with nature and feel happier.