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What is the correct phrase to complete the sentence: 'I could barely recognise the house. It was _____ very beautifully.'?
What is the correct phrase to complete the sentence: 'I could barely recognise the house. It was _____ very beautifully.'?
- made out
- done through
- made into
- done up (correct)
What is the correct form of the word to complete the sentence: The cleaner made sure the room was _________________________.
What is the correct form of the word to complete the sentence: The cleaner made sure the room was _________________________.
- spotless (correct)
- spotted
- spots
- spotting
What is the best option to complete the sentence: 'Tricia is thinking of _____ with her boyfriend.'?
What is the best option to complete the sentence: 'Tricia is thinking of _____ with her boyfriend.'?
- moving in (correct)
- moving over
- settling up
- settling off
Which word correctly completes this sentence: The island attracts _________________________ travelers.
Which word correctly completes this sentence: The island attracts _________________________ travelers.
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Angela _____ a deposit on a house using the money she’d inherited.'?
Which option correctly completes the sentence: 'Angela _____ a deposit on a house using the money she’d inherited.'?
What word correctly completes the following sentence: You’re acting like a 5-year-old. Stop being so _________________________.
What word correctly completes the following sentence: You’re acting like a 5-year-old. Stop being so _________________________.
Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'Geoff was _____ the company’s poor performance in the first quarter.'?
Which phrase best completes the sentence: 'Geoff was _____ the company’s poor performance in the first quarter.'?
What is the correct word to fill in the blank: Receiving this award was a _________________________ experience.
What is the correct word to fill in the blank: Receiving this award was a _________________________ experience.
Select the correct phrase to fill in the blanks: 'The play was just OK—nothing to _____ home _____.'
Select the correct phrase to fill in the blanks: 'The play was just OK—nothing to _____ home _____.'
Which word best fits the sentence: 'The flat was old and _____, so the rent was quite low.'?
Which word best fits the sentence: 'The flat was old and _____, so the rent was quite low.'?
Which word best completes the sentence: The city’s empty flats were taken over by _________________________.
Which word best completes the sentence: The city’s empty flats were taken over by _________________________.
Select the correct form of the word to complete this sentence: It’s _________________________ arguing with my dad.
Select the correct form of the word to complete this sentence: It’s _________________________ arguing with my dad.
What is the correct term to complete: 'In my opinion, there’s nothing more effective than _____ publicity.'?
What is the correct term to complete: 'In my opinion, there’s nothing more effective than _____ publicity.'?
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'You look great in pink. It really _____ you.'?
Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'You look great in pink. It really _____ you.'?
Which word should complete the following sentence: The criminal _________________________ escaped.
Which word should complete the following sentence: The criminal _________________________ escaped.
What word fits this sentence: None ________________________ here yet.
What word fits this sentence: None ________________________ here yet.
Study Notes
Grammar and Vocabulary Exercises
- Options for filling in blanks in sentences with phrases related to home and relationships.
- Notable phrases: "done up," "moving in," "put down," "blamed for," "write home about," among others.
Understanding Contextual Usage
- Recognizing how certain words fit in phrases enhances comprehension and usage.
- Example phrases such as "word-of-mouth" for effective publicity highlight common expressions.
Word Formation Through Suffixes
- Transform root words into different forms using appropriate suffixes to create nouns or adjectives.
- Example transformations:
- CYNIC to cynical
- SPOT to spotless
- BUSTLE to bustling
- SUCCESS to successful
- CHILD to childish
Sentence Transformation Techniques
- Reformulating sentences while maintaining the original meaning involves using a specific word.
- Practical applications demonstrate this skill:
- Example: "Lisa wouldn’t be caught wearing that dress."
- Example: "None of the guests have arrived yet."
- Emphasizes the importance of maintaining the intended message during reconstruction.
Overall Structure of Exercises
- First part focuses on multiple-choice vocabulary related to everyday phrases.
- Second part is centered on grammatical transformation through word formation.
- Final section emphasizes sentence restructuring while adhering to specific word requirements.
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Test your knowledge of English grammar with this quiz focused on choosing the correct options for various sentences. Specifically designed to challenge your understanding, it includes multiple-choice questions to enhance your language skills.
