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Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'I could barely recognise the house. It was _____ very beautifully.'
What is the appropriate phrase to complete: 'Tricia is thinking of _____ with her boyfriend.'?
Which option correctly fits: 'Angela _____ a deposit on a house using the money she’d inherited.'?
How should the sentence be completed: 'Geoff was _____ the company’s poor performance in the first quarter.'?
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Complete the sentence correctly: 'The play was just OK—nothing to _____ home _____.'
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Which word best describes the old flat: 'The flat was old and _____, so the rent was quite low.'?
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Which phrase completes: 'In my opinion, there’s nothing more effective than _____ publicity.'?
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What completes the sentence: 'Muriel’s husband, who had a fortune in the bank, left her well- _____ when he died.'?
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What is the correct form of the word to fill in the blank: The cleaner made sure the room was _________________________.
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Which word fits best in the sentence: Some people are influenced by celebrity _________________________.
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Identify the correct word to fill in the blank: What’s the most _________________________ way to save money?
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Choose the correct form to complete the sentence: It's _________________________ arguing with my dad.
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Select the correct word for the sentence: My mum has had a _________________________ career in business.
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What is the correct way to express this idea: My dog doesn’t mind it when I leave him alone.
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Identify the appropriate term to complete the statement: None ________________________ guests here yet.
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What word fits the blank: The city’s empty flats were taken over by _________________________.
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
- Recognizing a house implies it was well-renovated; options include "done through," "done up," "made out," "made into."
- Considering moving in or settling down indicates relationship progression; options include "moving in," "moving over," "settling off," "settling up."
- Deposits are commonly put down when buying a house; potential verbs include "put in," "put down," "set off," or "set on."
- Company performance in the first quarter can lead to blame or accusation; key options are "blamed for" and "accused about."
- "Nothing to write home about" suggests average quality; common phrases include "write/about," "tell/about," "write/of," and "tell/of."
- Describing a flat as "old and rundown" illustrates lower rent; terms include "done out," "rundown," and "runoff."
- "Word-of-mouth" is an effective form of publicity; choices include "mouth-on-mouth," "mouth-from-mouth," and "word-to-mouth."
- Leaving someone "well-off" indicates financial security after death; options include "well-off," "well-over," and "well-in."
- Clothing color compatibility is highlighted by "suits" versus "fits"; key options are "fits," "suits," "suits with," and "fits with."
- Describing special effects as "mind-blowing" indicates impressive quality; possible terms include "mind-blowing," "soul-stopping," "heart-splitting," and "ear-opening."
Word Formation Exercise
- CYNIC translates to "cynical," reflecting a skeptical worldview.
- SPOT becomes "spotless," indicating cleanliness.
- BUSTLE is transformed to "bustling," describing lively streets.
- SUCCESS changes to "successful," applicable to a career context.
- CHILD modifies to "childish," referring to immature behavior.
- MEMORY develops into "memorable," defining a significant experience.
- ENDORSE alters to "endorsements," linking to celebrity influence.
- LIKELY morphs into "likelihood," presenting probabilities for investors.
- EFFECT translates to "effective," relating to money-saving methods.
- SQUAT becomes "squatters," indicating individuals inhabiting empty flats.
- ADVENTURE evolves to "adventurous," describing travelers seeking excitement.
- POINT adjusts to "pointless," conveying futility in arguing.
Sentence Transformation Exercise
- Rephrasing "Lisa wouldn’t wear that dress" using "CAUGHT" results in "Lisa wouldn’t be caught wearing that dress."
- Transforming the absence of guests conveys "None have arrived yet."
- For dogs being left alone, it translates to "My dog doesn’t mind being left on his own."
- Keeping dust off the TV suggests "The TV screen should be kept free of dust."
- Criminal escape knowledge is reformulated as "The criminal is known to have escaped."
- Julie's firing transforms to "It is suspected that Julie was fired last week."
- Walking plans conditional on rain translates to "We can go out for a walk tomorrow if it doesn’t rain all day."
- Low exam marks convey the sentiment of disbelief regarding "I really didn’t think I would have such a low mark on the exam."
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Test your understanding of English grammar with this quiz. Choose the correct options to complete the sentences accurately. Perfect for learners looking to sharpen their language skills.
