Unit 11 partial summary

How would you define the word "ether"?

• A medium that transmits waves

• Something I don't understand

• The secret ingredient in Grandma's cookie

• The aura that surrounds people

Which word/phrase cannot be used in this sentence?
.......................... Ian's good-hearted nature, people often take advantage of him.

• Because

• Owing to

• On account of

Which word/phrase cannot be used in this sentence?
Peter assured the manager that he would not be late again. .............................., he was fired.

• However

• Although

• Nonetheless

Which word/phrase cannot be used in this sentence?
People assume Rita is a very calm person, .............................. she tends to panic easily and worry about everything.

• even though

• therefore

• although

Which word/phrase cannot be used in this sentence?
The nurse asked the children to be quiet ................................. let the patient get some rest.

• in order to

• so as to

• due to

What word am I defining?

"having a very harmful effect on somebody/something"

What word am I defining?

"a serious emotional request, especially for something needing action now"

What word am I defining?

"a young woman who is not married"

What word am I defining?

"paying careful attention to every detail"

What word am I defining?

"clever at understanding and making judgement in business"