Posts Tagged ‘Common Expressions’
Well! B
As an interjection well can have many subtly different meanings: to show surprise to continue a story or pick up from where you left off to express doubt to show you’ve finished, or a time has come for a move for emphasis to show you’re hesitating about someone else’s change of plan or opinion. showing…
Read MoreSocial phrases for parties – formal A – general
Home 1. [Match] Match the responses below to the phrases beneath them. Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. Do try the poached salmon – we get it from the new fishmonger’s, and they’re very good. (correct) 2. Do have another drink, James. This cocktail is delicious. (correct) 3. We’re having a barbecue on Saturday…
Read MoreChoose the correct form of the word! Exercise 3
Can you identify which form of the word is required in these contexts? Return Home 1. [Multiple choice] What the Music Academy aims to encourage in its musicians is a ……………….. of knowledge and experience. Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. broad 2. breadth (correct) 3. broadly 2. [Multiple choice] Children have a great…
Read MoreChoose the correct form of the word! Exercise 2
Can you identify which form of the word is required in these contexts? Return Home 1. [Multiple choice] The government aims to raise people’s …………. of the consequences of obesity. Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. awareness (correct) 2. aware 2. [Multiple choice] Several students are interested in fine art and want…
Read MoreChoose the correct form of the word! Exercise 1
Can you identify which form of the word is required in these contexts? 1. [Multiple choice] I have pleasure in recommending Stephen Gilberg as one of our most …….. employees. Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. reliability 2. reliably 3. reliable (correct) 2. [Multiple choice] What I like about Jane is her wonderful…
Read MoreEmotions implied by words
Sometimes vocabulary and phrases convey unexpected emotions or attitudes.
Read MoreSurprise and disbelief
Surprised? I’ll say! (= definitely or I certainly am!) Go to grammar bank Home 1. [Match] Do you recognise any of these expressions of surprise or disbelief? (“Surprised? I’ll say!” = Yes, definitely, certainly, absolutely. This could also mean anyone was surprised – I certainly am! or he / she / is /…
Read MoreSocial phrases – informal B – saying goodbye
Home 1. [Match] Find the situations which match the replies below! Answers for Quiz [1]. 1. Friends have spent the weekend helping you decorate your flat. (correct) 2. You’re just leaving some good friends and are about to emigrate. You don’t know when you’ll see them again. (correct) 3. Sorry I made such…
Read MoreKeep on running B
Keep on running B Home Grammar 1. [Match] Can you guess what these uses of the word ‘run’ in different forms mean? (run/go like clockwork – happen exactly as planned, without any trouble to have the run of a place – to have free and unrestricted use of a place or access to facilities make…
Read MoreKeep on running A
Home Grammar 1. [Match] Can you pair the examples of different uses and forms of the word ‘run’ with these meanings of them? (To have a good run for your money – to have a challenge or competition that is enjoyable or a reward for your efforts which has been worthwhile and enjoyable. run into…
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