OGE Grammar&Lexis

GR Jeff woke up late. The house was very quiet and Jeff __________________ that he was alone there. He got up and headed to the kitchen. (UNDERSTAND)

GR There __________________ nobody in it but he felt the delicious aroma of fresh baking. (BE)

GR A large bowl of doughnuts was on the table. It __________________ with a white kitchen towel but Jeff could not resist it and pulled out a doughnut. (COVER)

GR When he was consuming his __________________ one, his grandmother appeared at the doorway. (FIVE)

GR She __________________ light working trousers, a T-shirt, and an old straw hat. (WEAR)

GR Jeff guessed that she had been working on __________________ roses, in the front garden. (SHE)

GR  “Fine, you __________________ up at last!” said Granny, “But why are you still undressed? Go and wash and get dressed immediately!” (WAKE)

GR Jeff remembered that Granny had always been very strict about the morning routine. She never allowed her grandchildren to look untidy or avoid brushing their __________________. (TOOTH)

 GR “Ok-ok, just a second,” laughed Jeff picking up another doughnut and retreating through the other door. “I __________________ as soon as I am ready.” (COME)

L The festival of Halloween has its roots in Celtic traditions.

Over 2,000 years ago the Celts in Britain had a special holiday in late October to mark the __________________ of winter. (BEGIN)