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What is the plural form of 'foot'?
What is the plural form of 'foot'?
Which part of the body do you hear with?
Which part of the body do you hear with?
What is the correct way to say that someone has pain in the leg?
What is the correct way to say that someone has pain in the leg?
What is the correct term for the singular form of 'teeth'?
What is the correct term for the singular form of 'teeth'?
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What is the proper way to refer to hair when talking about it?
What is the proper way to refer to hair when talking about it?
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Which of the following is a correct compound noun?
Which of the following is a correct compound noun?
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How many fingers does a hand typically have?
How many fingers does a hand typically have?
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Which part of the body is often incorrectly pluralized?
Which part of the body is often incorrectly pluralized?
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What term is used for a man on his wedding day?
What term is used for a man on his wedding day?
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What are the correct implications of a marriage that has legally ended?
What are the correct implications of a marriage that has legally ended?
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Which is a common mistake when referring to someone's death?
Which is a common mistake when referring to someone's death?
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On what date is the grandfather mentioned in the content celebrating his birthday?
On what date is the grandfather mentioned in the content celebrating his birthday?
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What is the correct way to phrase the action of having a child?
What is the correct way to phrase the action of having a child?
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Which term describes a holiday taken after a wedding?
Which term describes a holiday taken after a wedding?
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If someone has not got a partner, what term describes their relationship status?
If someone has not got a partner, what term describes their relationship status?
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the birth of the baby?
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the birth of the baby?
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What term is used to describe someone who is neither tall nor short?
What term is used to describe someone who is neither tall nor short?
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Which term is considered more polite to describe someone who is thin?
Which term is considered more polite to describe someone who is thin?
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What is the polite term for 'old' when referring to elderly individuals?
What is the polite term for 'old' when referring to elderly individuals?
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What does the expression 'He’s middle-aged' imply about someone's age?
What does the expression 'He’s middle-aged' imply about someone's age?
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Which feature is used to describe Ben's appearance?
Which feature is used to describe Ben's appearance?
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What is a common mistake when describing people's hair?
What is a common mistake when describing people's hair?
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How heavy is Tom Jakes according to the provided information?
How heavy is Tom Jakes according to the provided information?
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What color hair does Suri have?
What color hair does Suri have?
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What should you say if you're feeling unwell and need to go home to rest?
What should you say if you're feeling unwell and need to go home to rest?
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Which statement describes a chronic health problem?
Which statement describes a chronic health problem?
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If someone says they’ve got a headache, what might they need?
If someone says they’ve got a headache, what might they need?
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How would you complete the question about Mike's hair?
How would you complete the question about Mike's hair?
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What can be inferred if someone says, 'That fish was bad'?
What can be inferred if someone says, 'That fish was bad'?
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When referring to Elena's hair, what is a possible observation?
When referring to Elena's hair, what is a possible observation?
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Which statement is true about someone who has hay fever?
Which statement is true about someone who has hay fever?
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What does 'medium height' refer to in describing someone's height?
What does 'medium height' refer to in describing someone's height?
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What type of clothing is Julia wearing today?
What type of clothing is Julia wearing today?
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What is Gianni taking to his business meeting?
What is Gianni taking to his business meeting?
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How does Meena describe her outfit?
How does Meena describe her outfit?
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What does the term 'tights' refer to?
What does the term 'tights' refer to?
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Last year Harry’s trousers ___ white. Now they ___ grey.'?
Which verb correctly completes the sentence: 'Last year Harry’s trousers ___ white. Now they ___ grey.'?
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Which of the following items of clothing is NOT mentioned?
Which of the following items of clothing is NOT mentioned?
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What should you wear when it is cold, according to the content?
What should you wear when it is cold, according to the content?
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What describes Sarah's shoes compared to her dress?
What describes Sarah's shoes compared to her dress?
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Which expression correctly conveys strong affection for someone?
Which expression correctly conveys strong affection for someone?
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What is the correct way to express a strong preference between two items?
What is the correct way to express a strong preference between two items?
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Which phrase indicates indifference towards a subject?
Which phrase indicates indifference towards a subject?
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Which sentence correctly uses the expression of willingness to obtain something?
Which sentence correctly uses the expression of willingness to obtain something?
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Which response correctly shows happiness for someone else's success?
Which response correctly shows happiness for someone else's success?
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What would be a suitable response if someone asks how you feel after a long journey?
What would be a suitable response if someone asks how you feel after a long journey?
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Which phrase is commonly used to express a lack of interest in a certain activity?
Which phrase is commonly used to express a lack of interest in a certain activity?
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If someone is feeling discomfort but doesn't specify the issue, which option best describes their state?
If someone is feeling discomfort but doesn't specify the issue, which option best describes their state?
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Study Notes
Book Title and Details
- Title: English Vocabulary in Use
- Edition: Third Edition
- Level: Elementary
- Authors: Michael McCarthy and Felicity O'Dell
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Family Words and Relations
- Family tree provides a visual representation of relationships
- Describes roles within family structures (e.g., husband, wife, parents, children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)
- Common mistakes in expressing familial relations are highlighted (e.g., using "got married to" instead of "married")
Expressions for Family
- Common phrases used in conversations about family (e.g., "Have you got any brothers and sisters?", "Do you come from a big family?")
- Common conversational mistakes (e.g., singular vs plural)
- Examples of correct use of English grammatical structures related to families
- Instructions to draw, identify, and complete sentences about relations with examples, like "Sara, my mother"
Health and Illness
- Introduces basic health terminology
- Categorizes problems by category (everyday, serious illness, illnesses in hot climates)
- Explains common mistakes in expression (e.g., using "got" instead of "had")
- Examples of expressions used in conversations about health (e.g.,"I'm very well", "I feel ill")
Parts of Body
- Provides a list of body parts with their singular and plural forms
- Explains how to use singular and plural words with parts of the body
- Discusses common pronunciation problems with body parts
- Includes examples of correct and incorrect usage
- Includes common expressions for describing body parts and conditions
Clothes
- Provides vocabulary for various types of clothing
- Explains how words for clothing are pluralized (e.g., trousers)
- Explains the use of phrases related to clothing items (e.g., pair of shorts(plural), a dress (singular))
- Explains how to discuss actions (verbs) that involve clothes
Feelings
- Covers various feelings like happiness, sadness, anger, tiredness, etc., with appropriate expressions and examples.
Jobs
- Includes a variety of job titles (e.g., doctor, teacher, nurse, shop assistant, engineer, farmer,etc.)
- Provides expressions for asking about jobs and describing them
- Examples of expressing work-related information and situations
Countries and Nationalities
- Lists different continents and countries
- Explains the formation of adjectives for nationalities (e.g., American, Argentinian).
- Includes examples of correct usage, and common mistakes for each description (e.g., capitalizing names of countries)
School and University
- Lists different subjects in school/university
- Explains common expressions to describe education-related situations (e.g., taking/doing an exam, getting a degree)
- Identifies useful things for school/university
Weather
- Covers various types of weather (e.g., sunny, rainy, snowy, windy, foggy, thundery, etc.)
- Explains the related adjectives and expressions
- Includes common mistakes and tips for usage.
Exercises
- Includes practice exercises of varying difficulty, for comprehension and vocabulary building.
- Provides examples with correct usage of expressions.
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Description
Test your knowledge on vocabulary related to the human body and common expressions. This quiz covers terms for body parts, relationships, and various idiomatic phrases. Ideal for those looking to enhance their English language skills in contextual situations.
