1 |
say tell speak talk |
a He said he was going out but he didn’t tell .....me where. b Actions louder than words. c You’re nonsense again. Stop lies and start the truth. d What language were they ? I can’t ... the difference between German and Dutch. e Sheila………………….. us some marvellous stories during her stay. |
2 |
travel journey voyage trip |
a He’s away on a business at the moment. b Going on a long sea was dangerous at one time. c The will be shorter once they’ve completed the tunnel. d ……………………. is said to broaden the mind. |
3 |
suggest recommend advise insist persuade |
a Do you think you can her to lend you her car? b He……..……….on staying at the most expensive hotel. c Her dietician her to lose weight slowly. d Who that you put your money in that bank? e Lawrence ………….we should leave on Friday night. |
4 |
cost value price worth |
a The of living has risen again. b It’s far more than I paid for it. c We can’t afford a new washing machine at that . d These rare stamps are of great ……………………………. . |
5 |
fault mistake error wrong blame defect |
a I have been sent two video cassettes in . b It is often quite difficult to tell the difference between right and…............ . c According to her mother, she could do no……………………. . d Try not to make so many . e You can’t put the on me this time. f I invited her by . g My employing her was a(n) of judgement. h It’s not my…………………you lost your wallet. i There was a ………………….in one of the brakes. |
6 |
client customer guest patient |
a The hotel panicked when they heard the bomb go off. b There were only a few ………………………waiting to see the doctor. c He’s a well-known lawyer whose…………………include showbiz personalities. d In order to attract……………………… , the shop owner reduced his prices. |
7 |
spend pass waste spare |
a How do you your free time? b Don’t time! You’ve got a lot of work to do. c Can you……………………ten minutes to discuss the new security arrangements? d Time………………………… quickly during the holidays. e She…………………….a lot of time reading. |
8 |
audience spectators viewers listeners crowd gang member |
a The police had difficulty in controlling the that had turned up to greet the team at the airport. b will be able to take part in their favourite TV game show. c Radio I should tune in at four o’clock for live commentary of the match. d The………………. thoroughly enjoyed the play. e Fewer than one thousand saw the game. f Every of the jury felt sorry for the defendant. g After the robbery, the escaped in a stolen car. |
9 |
pitch track court course |
a It’s one of the best golf I’ve played on. b I’m afraid all the tennis are booked. c The spectator who ran onto the was removed from the football stadium by police. d Athletes enjoy running on…………………… where the spectators are close to the action. e The new basketball has been in use for a month now. |
10 |
rob steal b cheat burgle |
a Her flat has been twice this year. b Nobody knows who the video camera. c My business partner tried to me out of my share of the profits. d Banks in Los Angeles are quite frequently. e They……………the elderly couple of their life savings. |
11 |
grow grow up b bring up |
a Henrietta was by her aunt. b These plants fairly quickly. c We both…………………. on a small island. |
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