Warm up 4 writing

Find the synonym: This story illustrates how little has changed.

• confuse

• hide

• demonstrate

• save

Fill in the blank: We're trying to tie our holiday -- with Jaimie's business trip.

(a)  

Answer explanation

tie (something) in with something: to match or agree with something

Find the antonym(s): The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio.

• minority

• little

• few

• rare

Chose the odd one out: Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan.

• selection

• choice

• favourite

• like

Choose the best answer: Listen to the ______ TWICE then choose the best answer (A, B or C).

• song

• radio

• forecast

• recording

Choose the best word

• crush

• squash

• dominant

• punch

Fill in the blank: not --- ----- = not slightest bit

(a)  

Answer explanation

not the least/slightest bit: not at all

Find the synonym: Susan and Mary were enjoying a brief moment of solitude.

• temporary

• short time

• long lasting

• long-term

• Find the synonym: The pilot executed a perfect landing.

• Did

• Made

• Finished

• Carried out

Find the synonym: This account gives you instant access to your money.

• slow

• immediate

• prolong

• sluggish