Choose the correct option: I don't really understand - it was a confused/confusing explanation.
confusing
Choose a/an/the/-- : I think __ vaccines are one of the best things __ humanity has ever created.
-- / --
How long ____ (study, you) French before you ____ (pass) your C1 exam?
had you been studying, passed
If you _______ (study) harder, you would get better grades.
studied
Which word is COUNTABLE?
investigation
information
knowledge
research
A verb meaning ‘say something is bad’
criticise
How do you say 'encuesta' in English?
survey / questionnaire
If she _______ (speak) Spanish, she could communicate with the locals.
spoke
Correct the mistake(s): Fire has changed the way of eat.
Fire has changed the way WE eat. / Fire has changed HOW WE eat.
People are forbidden from DRIVE / DRIVING in parts of Madrid's city centre.
DRIVING (forbidden from + verb-ing OR forbidden to + verb)
I don't know how, but I m_____ to pass my exam! (I could, I passed)
managed
Choose the correct option: I didn't know that! That's a surprised/surprising fact.
surprising
Frank's __ American, so we're always arguing about __ correct way to pronounce 'schedule'.
an (or --) / the
___ ___, twice shy.
Once bitten
Choose the INCORRECT option: When you travel, do you take ___ luggage?
much
a lot of
many
lots of
The phone _____ (ring) while I _____ (watch) TV.
rang, was watching
Correct the mistake(s): I'm quite busy this weekend, but other problem is that my car's in the shop.
THE other problem / ANOTHER problem
Nothing ___, nothing gained.
ventured
She’s so good at __________ (play) the piano.
playing (gerund after preposition)
Which word is UNCOUNTABLE?
challenge
trouble
problem
issue
Correct the mistake: Every furniture in the room looked cheap.
ALL (OF) THE furniture / Every PIECE OF furniture...
If you want to correct someone, what discourse marker could you use?
Actually, ...
Are we allowed __________ (leave) early today?
to leave (allow + inf.)
Choose the INCORRECT option: I heard __ good news today!
some
a bit of
a piece of
a
Which verb is a synonym of 'to fear'?
to dim
to shake
to dread
to shiver
Which word is different?
outlaw
forbid
restrict
ban
If it _______ (be) cold, wear a jacket.
's (OR is)
You DON'T HAVE TO / HAVEN'T TO bring anything to the party if you don't want to.
don't have to
Correct the mistake: Many damages were caused by the bad weather in winter.
A LOT OF damage was caused...
Correct the mistake(s): As I see it, the most important invent is the writing.
As I see it, the most important INVENTION is -- writing.
Which word is COUNTABLE?
baggage
suitcase
equipment
luggage
What's a more polite way to say 'very old'?
elderly
Tell me an adjective that means expected to arrive?
due
That's good enough = ...
That'll do
When in Rome, ...
... do as the Romans do.
Correct the mistake: They've been conducting a research into more fuel-efficient ways to travel.
They've been conducting (SOME) research...
Tell me a word that means 'very funny/amusing'.
hilarious
The meeting was so long! I was incredibly bored/boring.
bored
I ____ (work) at my previous company for 6 months before I ever ____ (meet) the boss.
had been working / met
Making friends in a new city often involves a ____ between spending time socializing and focusing on work or studies.
outlook
breakdown
drawback
trade-off
get worse = go d______
go downhill
Which word/phrase CAN’T you use? ____ price
reduce
set
break into
raise
Choose the correct option: He's annoyed/annoying because I always leave my clothes on the floor.
annoyed
Correct the mistake: The hotel is on the outskirt of Tokyo.
... on the OUTSKIRTS ...
_________ (ski) is more difficult than I expected.
Skiing (gerund as the subject)
If they practise hard, they _____ (improve) their skills.
‘ll improve (OR will improve)
If you are starting to agree with, like or believe an idea, you're coming ___ to it.
round / around
The OUTCOME / OUTLOOK of the game was a tie, with both teams scoring 3 goals.
OUTCOME
Which word/phrase CAN’T you use? _____ you study, you should pass. Imagine
If
Suppose
As long as
Provided
Correct the mistake: I had so many works to do last week.
... so MUCH work / so many JOBS/TASKS...
Start living a calmer life by getting married, buying a house, having kids, etc. = s_____ d____
settle down
I asked __ woman in front of me if I could go first, since I was late for ___ work.
the / --
Replace the words in CAPS: I'm GUESSING you didn't do the homework, right?
ASSUMING
Sorry I'm late! There was __ accident on __ motorway.
an / the
The tourist office gave us ____ useful information.
an
some
an item of
a
Do you remember __________ (visit) the Grand Canyon when you were younger?
visiting (remember + gerund when you have the memory of an event)
Put ‘We can see...’ in the passive voice, so it could be a formal sentence in a report.
‘It can be seen…’
Missing words: __ the end of the ___, money is not the most important thing.
At / day
If something is obvious or easy to see coming, it is p…
predictable
It’s important __________ (save) money for the future.
to save (adj. + inf.)
Which word is UNCOUNTABLE?
travel
holiday
trip
journey
I haven't been back to __ bar where we met for __ long time.
the / a
Which word is different?
downside
breakdown
drawback
disadvantage
Forewarned is...
... forearmed.
Correct the mistake(s): We are seven people in the class.
There are seven of us in the class.
It’s very important to have a positive OUTCOME /OUTLOOK on life.
OUTLOOK
If it _______ (rain), I'll bring an umbrella.
rains
If you _______ (exercise) regularly, you stay healthy.
exercise
If he _______ (know) the answer, he would tell us.
knew
Yo que se! = How s____ I know?!
How should I know?!
If you support one side or group more than another, unfairly, your are b___.
biased
I recommend _________ (visit) the catherdral while you’re there.
visiting (recommend + gerund)
What’s an adverb that means ‘in a clumsy and uncoordinated way’?
awkwardly
Correct the mistake: A helmet is a necessary equipment.
A helmet is a necessary PIECE OF equipment. / A helmet is necessary equipment.
Correct the mistake: We explored the remain of the temple.
... the REMAINS ...
If you need to repay someone, you ___ them.
owe
Choose the INCORRECT option: A waterproof jacket is a very useful ___ of clothing.
item
unit
piece
article
I HAVE TO / MUST get my mum a birthday present this week.
MUST (personal, internal obligation)
Another way to say 'can' is 'b_ ___ __'.
be able to
A phrasal verb that collocates with idea and means ‘get’ in this context
come up with
Which word is COUNTABLE?
suggestion
progress
work
news
I’m looking forward to __________ (have) a party this weekend!
having (phrasal verb + gerund)
If she _______ (have) more time, she would learn to play the piano.
had
Missing prepostion: ___ one hand/___ the other hand
on
I’m not interested in __________ (learn) a new language.
learning (gerund after preposition)
Correct the mistake: The teacher was disappointed that I hadn't completed any of my homeworks.
... any of my HOMEWORK.
I found your passport. Speaking of ___, you need to apply for a new one because yours is nearly expired.
which
Every cloud has...
... a silver lining.
Which word phrase CAN’T you use? _____ you won the lottery. What would you do with the money?
Supposing
Let’s say
Provided
Imagine
Tell me 2 adverbs we can use as time markers.
Eventually, finally, ultimately, immediately, shortly, lately, recently, etc.
Correct the mistake: The city was breathtaking, but there were so many traffics!
... so many traffic JAMS / so MUCH traffic ...
If they didn’t live so far away, we ______ them more often.
‘d visit (OR would visit)
We have to study grammar in class. -- Rewrite with MAKES -- The teacher...
The teacher MAKES US STUDY GRAMMAR IN CLASS.
Would you like __________ (go) for a walk in the park with me?
to go (would + inf.)
Tell me three times you should use an infinitive.
Since I'm __ psychologist, I have __ different point of view.
a / a
Reorder the letters: A weak spot or flaw in something is a NKCIH.
chink
Correct the mistake: The travel agent gave me some advices about navigating the medina!
... some ADVICE / some PIECES OF advice ...
Which word has a similar meaning to 'poignant'?
dramatic
remarkable
visible
moving
Correct the mistake: I've got 3 travels booked this summer!
I've got 3 TRIPS....
If they _______ (be) more careful, they wouldn't have crashed the car.
were
Tell me 5 adverbs of manner.
Happily, awkwardly, sadly, stupidly, politely, quickly, easily, etc.
If they miss the bus later, they ______ (have to) walk.
‘ll have to (OR will have to)
Correct the mistake(s): Mandarins are similar like oranges.
similar TO
An adjective meaning ‘not practical’
unrealistic
people of the same age, job or social status = p____
peers
She ______ (fly, never) on a plane before her family ______ (come) to this country.
had never flown, came
I was disappointed __________ (learn) that I didn’t get the job.
to learn (adj. + inf.)
A synonym for terrible or awful
dreadful
You HAVE TO / MUST wear a seat belt when you're driving.
HAVE TO (law, external obligation)
I don't want to work today. I can't be b___.
I can't be bothered
Which word CAN’T you use? _____ a product
launch
endorse
set
advertise
If someone wants to wait before they make a decision, normally until the next day, they say they are going to sleep __ __.
sleep on it (sleep on a decision)
An adjective meaning strange or crazy
bizarre
Tell me a verb that means ‘get darker’.
to dim
VARY/VARYING is a verb and VARY/VARYING is an adjective. The correct sentence is, ‘The dogs were of ____ sizes.’
VARY (v.), VARYING (adj.), The dogs were of VARYING sizes.
Replace the words in CAPS: I haven't eaten anything sweet for five days IN A ROW.
running (or consecutively)
I really miss _________ (see) my old school friends.
seeing (miss + gerund)
It was so cold that he was ____ . [verb, shaking from cold]
shivering
How do you plan __________ (celebrate) your birthday this year?
to celebrate (plan + inf.)
When I _____ (walk) yesterday afternoon, the ground was wet because it _____ (rain) that morning.
was walking / had rained
If I _______ (win) the lottery, I would travel the world.
won
I hadn't planned to see her, but we met ___ in the centre of town.
by chance / coincidentally
Tell me three times you should use a gerund.
Replace the words in CAPS: I hope you remembered to buy dinner because IF NOT we're gonna be hungry tonight.
otherwise
Which word means ‘spread through’?
shiver
dread
persist
pervade
Choose a/an/the/-- : I'm not __ fan of __ new Star Wars films, although I loved __ originals.
a / the / the
Tell me an adverb with the same meaning as 'unluckily'.
unfortunately
If she _______ (not sleep) enough, she'll feel tired.
doesn't sleep
Every weekend, I have to do laundry, clean the bathroom, sweep the floors, vacuum, clean the windows and __ __.
so on
Which shows a weak obligation?
must
manage to
supposed to
have to
What ___ ___ comes around.
goes around
Do you enjoy __________ (read) novels in your free time?
reading (enjoy + gerund)
Which word is different?
let
permit
deny
allow
the quality of being average = m______
mediocrity
Which word/phrase CAN’T you use? _____ a/the market
dominate
launch
break into
see a gap in
A verb which means ‘evolve’ or ‘expand’
develop
Correct the mistake: It was a stunning building, made from different kinds of stones.
... different kinds of STONE.
If she wasn’t scared of flying, she _____ (travel) more.
‘d travel (OR would travel)
My car is old, and very prone to ____.
drawbacks
breakdowns
trade-offs
outlooks
Which is not correct?
My parents allowed me to go.
I was allowed to go.
My parents let me go.
My parents let me to go.
Choose a/an/the/-- : __ H/humanity does so many terrible things, which is strange because __ people I know are mostly really kind.
-- / the
My mum's friend is ___ artist, and __ painting of hers is hanging in the local art gallery.
an / a
A verb that means ‘say no to’ (e.g.: an idea)
reject