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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 2nd July 2018: Confusing words

CONFUSING WORDS. One word is wrong in each of these sentences. Can you find it and correct it?

1) My mother is a fantastic cooker.
2) She worked very hardly for the exam.
3) Could you borrow me some money?
4) Let me pay you a drink.
5) They said us that they came from Italy.
6) Oh no! I forgot my laptop at the library!
7) How high are you? About 1.70 m?
8) Can you remember me to call my mum?
9) I’m very interesting in history.
10) This house is so dirty – I must do some homework!

When you’ve finished, check the answers at the bottom of this page.

 

 

 

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 25th June 2018 : Colour idioms

The missing words in these sentences are all COLOURS. Can you complete the gaps?

Then check the answers below.

1) If your bank account is in the _______, the bank will charge 
you overdraft fees.

2) ‘How often do you go to the opera?’
‘Oh, once in a _______ moon – it’s just too expensive!’

3) Wow, your garden is beautiful! You must have ________
fingers.

4) Try to be positive about the situation. Every cloud has a
________ lining!

5) Try not to upset the boss this morning – he’s in a really
________ mood!

6) His face was ________ with fear.

 

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QUIZ OF THE WEEK commencing 18th June 2018: Phrasal verbs with ‘on’

Do you know the missing verbs? Try without any help, and then choose from the list below if you get stuck! Remember you might need to change the verb form to fit the sentence, e.g. past simple.

1) The Rubik’s Cube puzzle really ________ ON in the 1970s.
(became popular)

2) I don’t think the teacher really likes Ivan – she always ______ ON him in class. (repeatedly criticise)

3) I have to leave the classroom for a minute, but please _______ ON with your work. (continue)

4) I’m not ready! _______ ON a moment! (wait)

5) My sister and I don’t really _______ ON – we argue a lot.
(have a good relationship)

6) The business was expanding, so they decided to ______ ON more staff. (employ)

7) Can you _______ ON the radio, please? I’d like some music.

8) If you’re sure you don’t have any questions, let’s ______ ON to the next point of discussion. (progress)
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CHOOSE FROM: hold/hang take turn/switch catch
get move pick carry
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Check your answers below!