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Exercise 4

Find the right synonym for each word:

1. big → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

2. broad → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

3. intelligent → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

4. nice → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

5. happy → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

6. dangerous → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

7. weak → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

8. slim → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

9. rude → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

10. safe → —kindcleverriskyimpolitefeeblesecureenormousgladslenderwide

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ANSWERS

1. big → enormous
2. broad → wide
3. intelligent → clever
4. nice → kind
5. happy → glad
6. dangerous → risky
7. weak → feeble
8. slim → slender
9. rude → impolite
10. safe → secure

Synonyms | Exercises with answers

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Exercise 3

Find the right synonym for each word:

1. to begin → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
2. usually → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
3. terrible → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
4. missing → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
5. great → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
6. rubbish → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
7. couch → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
8. almost → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
9. to answer → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start
10. away → absentawfulfantasticgarbagelostnearlynormallysofato replyto start

 

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ANSWERS

1. to begin → to start
2. usually → normally
3. terrible → awful
4. missing → lost
5. great → fantastic
6. rubbish → garbage
7. couch → sofa
8. almost → nearly
9. to answer → to reply
10. away → absent

Synonyms | Exercises with answers

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Exercise 2

Find the right synonym for each word:

1. organization → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
2. sure → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
3. tornado → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
4. quite → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
5. noon → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
6. material → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
7. missing → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
8. bill → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
9. if → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether
10. sweet → associationcandycertainfabricfairlyinvoicelostmiddaytwisterwhether

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ANSWERS

1. organization → association
2. sure → certain
3. tornado → twister
4. quite → fairly
5. noon → midday
6. material → fabric
7. missing → lost
8. bill → invoice
9. if → whether
10. sweet → candy

Synonyms | Exercises with answers

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Exercise 1

Find the right synonym for each word:

1. polite → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
2. temper → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
3. chorus → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
4. rude → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
5. selection → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
6. foolish → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
7. toxic → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
8. meeting → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
9. childish → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered
10. domesticate → assemblychoicecultivateimpoliteinfantilemoodpoisonousrefrainsillywell mannered

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ANSWERS

1. polite → well mannered
2. temper → mood
3. chorus → refrain
4. rude → impolite
5. selection → choice
6. foolish → silly
7. toxic → poisonous
8. meeting → assembly
9. childish → infantile
10. domesticate → cultivate

English Vocabulary Exercises | At the Hotel

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Exercise 3

Complete the sentences using the following words:

• porter | shuttle | turn off | check in | order | all-inclusive | confirmation | sheets | tip

1. This is the of our reservation.

2. Is there a way to the air conditioner?

3. Can we early?

4. There is a that goes from the hotel to the airport.

5. I’d like to a cab for 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.

6. You don’t have to change the . They’re still clean.

7. The will take your bags upstairs.

8. You can take the stairs or take the .

9. Is some countries, it is customary to ( = to leave some money for) the cleaning staff.

10. This is not an hotel. You have to pay for your food and drinks.

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ANSWERS

1. This is the confirmation of our reservation.
2. Is there a way to turn off the air conditioner?
3. Can we check in early?
4. There is a shuttle that goes from the hotel to the airport.
5. I’d like to order a cab for 7:00 AM tomorrow morning.
6. You don’t have to change the sheets. They’re still clean.
7. The porter will take your bags upstairs.
8. You can take the stairs or take the elevator.
9. Is some countries, it is customary to tip ( = to leave some money for) the cleaning staff.
10. This is not an all-inclusive hotel. You have to pay for your food and drinks.

English Vocabulary Exercises | At the Hotel

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Exercise 2

Complete the sentences using the following words:

• towel | included | noisy | elevator | top floor | room service | safe | locks | check-out | working

1. Should we go out to eat? No, let’s order .

2. The TV isn’t .

3. The neighbors are very .

4. There’s only one in the bathroom.

5. Can we get a room on the ?

6. There is a where we can put all our valuables.

7. There are two on the door.

8. The stopped on the third floor.

9. is at 11:00 AM.

10. Breakfast is not in the price.

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ANSWERS

1. Should we go out to eat?No, let’s order room service.
2. The TV isn’t working.
3. The neighbors are very noisy.
4. There’s only one towel in the bathroom.
5. Can we get a room on the top floor?
6. There is a safe where we can put all our valuables.
7. There are two locks on the door.
8. The elevator stopped on the third floor.
9. Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
10. Breakfast is not included in the price.

English Vocabulary Exercises | At the Hotel

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Exercise 1

Complete the sentences using the following words:

• remote control | booked | blanket | served | air conditioner | view | reservation | dirty | pillows |toilet paper

1. We made a for two nights.

2. There is an extra in the closet, in case it gets too cold.

3. You can turn on the if it gets too hot.

4. We need a for the TV.

5. We the room online.

6. That room is too . Do you have a cleaner one?

7. Do you have any softer ?

8. There is no in the bathroom.

9. The of the city is wonderful.

10. Breakfast is in the restaurant downstairs.

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ANSWERS

1. We made a reservation for two nights.
2. There is an extra blanket in the closet, in case it gets too cold.
3. You can turn on the air conditioner if it gets too hot.
4. We need a remote control for the TV.
5. We booked the room online.
6. That room is too dirty. Do you have a cleaner one?
7. Do you have any softer pillows?
8. There is no toilet paper in the bathroom.
9. The view of the city is wonderful.
10. Breakfast is served in the restaurant downstairs.

English Vocabulary Exercises | Everyday Problems

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Exercise 2

Choose the right answer:

1. I got in an —argumentagreement with my girlfriend.a. argument
b. agreement

2. I  —failedfell my test.

a. failed
b. fell

3. I got a —flatempty tire on my bike.
a. flat
b. empty

4. I —missedlacked my train this morning.
a. missed
b. lacked

5. I forgot to pay my phone —checkbill.
a. check
b. bill

6. The internet has been —downblue most of the afternoon.
a. down
b. blue

7. The milk has gone —badold.
a. bad
b. old

8. We’re —out ofout in sugar.
a. out of
b. out in

9. I’m having a hard time —assemblingagglomerating my new bed.
a. assembling
b. agglomerating

10. I —sprainedabused my wrist playing basketball.
a. sprained
b. abused

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ANSWERS

1. argument
2. failed
3. flat
4. missed
5. bill
6. down
7. bad
8. out of
9. assembling
10. sprained

English Vocabulary Exercises | Everyday Problems

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Exercise 1

What do we say when something goes wrong or doesn’t work?

1. The pipe in my kitchen is —runningleaking.
   a. running
   b. leaking
2. I got in an accident and —bruiseddented my bumper.
   a. bruised
   b. dented
3. My phone battery —diedended.
   a. died
   b. ended
4. I fell and —dentedbruised my arm.
   a. dented
   b. bruised
5. I spilled some wine and —brokestained the tablecloth.
   a. broke
   b. stained
6. Our washing machine —broke downcame off.
   a. broke down
   b. came off
7. I —chippedbanged a tooth while I was eating dinner .
   a. chipped
   b. banged
8. We —ran out ofended up gas on the way to work.
   a. ran out of
   b. ended up
9. I forgot my keys so now I’m —stuck outlocked out of my apartment.
   a. stuck out
   b. locked out
10. I —bumpedcollided my head on the kitchen cupboard.
    a. bumped
    b. collided

 

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ANSWERS

1. leaking
2. dented
3. died
4. bruised
5. stained
6. broke down
7. chipped
8. ran out of
9. locked out
10. bumped

 

Vocabulary Exercise with answers | The Kitchen

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Exercise 8

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences:

1. Spinach, kale, and other such leaf vegetables are sometimes referred to as (leafy/leaf) greens.

2. The flavor of this spice is too strong. It will (overpower/overtake) the other flavors.

3. Roasting a spice (brings/takes) out its flavor.

4. Take the soup off the burner and let it (cold/cool) for 30 minutes.

5. Is the flavor subtle or (intense/intensive)?

6. There are at least three ways to cook potatoes. You can fry them, bake them, or (boil/bowl) them.

7. Stir the sauce until it’s the (consistency/constancy) (= thickness) of yogurt.

8. This has to be cooked over (medium/middle) heat.

9. You have to cook the broccoli over a low flame. = You have to (simmer/summer) the broccoli.

10. You have to work the dough with your hands. = You have to ” (knead/knit) the dough.

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ANSWERS

1. Spinach, kale, and other such leaf vegetables are sometimes referred to as leafy greens.
2. The flavor of this spice is too strong. It will overpower the other flavors.
3. Roasting a spice brings out its flavor.
4. Take the soup off the burner and let it cool for 30 minutes.
5. Is the flavor subtle or intense?
6. There are at least three ways to cook potatoes. You can fry them, bake them, or boil them.
7. Stir the sauce until it’s the consistency (= thickness) of yogurt.
8. This has to be cooked over medium heat.
9. You have to cook the broccoli over a low flame. = You have to simmer the broccoli.
10. You have to work the dough with your hands. = You have to knead the dough.