Find one word that completes
all three sentences and write it in the gaps.
1.
a) Before we launch the product, I think we should
out a cross
section of potential buyers to see how it might sell.
b) Before we go ahead and vote, I think we should hear from
Sarah who has some very
arguments against
diversification.
c) It was a rough trip, but we got there safe and
in the end.
2.
a) John threw a
when he found his car had been scratched.
b) I'm not eating at your parents house any more. I'm sorry,
but the food your mum cooks isn't
for human
consumption.
c) This dress doesn't
you anymore. I
thought you'd get you figure back after having the baby.
3.
a) Technically speaking, a computer
is a piece of
silicon with an electronic circuit embedded in it.
b) You really are a
off the old block
with your grey eyes and your dad's smile.
c) Bert had always had a
on his shoulder
because of his accent.
4.
a) If you are able to recognise the exact sound of a note or
to produce any given note; you are said to have perfect or
absolute .
b) I don't think we should
the tent here at
the bottom of the hill. If it rains, the water will run down
and we'll get soaked!
c) An elevator is
a quick, 30-second summary which defines a product, service,
organisation or event and its value proposition.
5.
a) It's time we
got started on clearing out the cupboard under the stairs.
b) In June 2012 he finished his third novel, and when they
bought the film rights to all three books he was flying
.
c) Are you trying to tell me you never got
when you were at
university? I don't believe you!
6.
a) The sky was so
we could see Saturn's rings through the telescope.
b) You're breaking out in spots because you've been eating
too much chocolate. Put some of this cream on and they'll
soon up.
c) Sorry about the mess in lounge darling, I've been doing
some paperwork. I'll just
the table and we
can have lunch.
Match the quote with the reporting verb. Follow the example.
Example:
"Dad, it was me who broke your favourite mug,"
1. "You're
too drunk to drive. I'm taking you home in my car,"
2. "I really don't think he's capable of doing the job,"
3. "I'll send you an email as soon as I have the dates,"
4. "I've never been so disappointed with a product in my
life, particularly the customer service,"
5. "It'll probably take about 6 weeks to do the design work
and the graphics,"
6. "I'm a fantastic skier,"
7. "If you don't explain to everyone in the office what
you've done, I'm going to tell the boss,"
8. "Yes. We can definitely go on holiday with you."
9. "...and I really enjoyed spending time with you,"
Find one word that completes
all three sentences and write it in the gaps.
1.
a) When doctors fail to follow government guidelines, they
the risk of being
sued by their patients.
b) My new BMW is working out to be very expensive to
. It's not only
the price of insurance and petrol, but it costs an arm and a
leg to get it serviced.
c) I read an interesting blog post this morning about how to
set up and your
own business, I don't think it's as difficult as some people
think.
2.
a) He made a to
represent his local community in parliament, but he didn't
get enough votes.
b) After serious consideration, Pepito decided not to
on the diamond
ring and came home from the auction empty-handed.
c) The owner of a cable-TV network said it received an
unsolicited $227 million takeover
from Kroenke
Sports & Entertainment PLC.
3.
a) Have you thought about becoming a member of our video
?
b) Rob and Maria are getting married next month and we think
it would be a good idea to
together and buy
them something.
c) My wife complained about the current financial crisis as
she gave me only one golf
for my birthday
this year.
4.
a) you come into
my office for a moment, please?
b) I want you all to know that this course of action was
taken against my .
c) A and
testament is a legal declaration by which a person names one
or more persons to manage his/her estate and provides for
the transfer of his property at death.
5.
a) Any experience you can get in dealing with the public
will you in good
stead no matter what line of work you go into.
b) A deposit is a sum of money that a candidate must pay in
return for the right to
for election to
certain political offices.
c) I reckon Madrid don't
a chance of
beating Arsenal in the Champions League.
6.
a) After having an affair with her boss and becoming
pregnant, Samantha decided to
her resignation
and leave the company as quickly as possible.
b) Please don't cook my steak too much. I like it nice and
, not tough and
overdone
c) He became attracted to the game at the
age of seven and
quickly became one of the best players at his school.
Take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the
word in CAPITALS so that the second sentence has a similar meaning. You
cannot change the word in capitals. Follow the example.
Example: “If I were you, I
would just ignore dad's advice,” Dave told his sister.
NOTICE - Dave advised his sister to
their dad's advice.
1. When the sun eventually came out, they managed to film
the video.
SUCCEEDED - When the sun eventually came out, they
the video.
2. 'Honestly, I didn't cheat in the exam!' said Pepito.
DENIED - Pepito in the exam.
3. Kevin said it was his mother-in-law who broke his new
coffee machine.
BLAMED - Kevin his new coffee
machine.
4. Maria didn't enjoy the film because of the noisy
teenagers who were sitting in the next row.
PREVENTED - The noisy teenagers who were sitting in the next row
the film.
5. After the disgusting meal and terrible service, he
demanded to see the manager.
INSISTED - After the disgusting meal and terrible service, he
the manager.
6. "I'm sorry I can't help," said Steven .
APOLOGIZED - Steven to help.
7. "Don't walk through the town centre at night," the tour
guide told us.
WARNED - The tour guide
through the town centre at night.
8. The specialist made Jenny take four different kinds of
tests at the hospital.
MADE - Jenny four different
kinds of tests at the hospital.
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Find one word that completes
all three sentences and write it in the gaps.
