Vocabulary Review_Unit 2

Sarah is nervous because she has to ______________ in front of her class tomorrow.

• A) Have a snack

• B) Give a presentation

• C) Take an exam

• D) Retire

Answer explanation

Sarah is nervous because giving a presentation typically involves speaking in front of an audience, which can be anxiety-inducing. The other options, like having a snack or retiring, do not fit the context of a classroom setting.

Before we start writing the essay, we need to ______________ ideas together.

• A) Get engaged

• B) Be born

• C) Brainstorm

• D) Retire

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C) Brainstorm, as it means to generate and discuss ideas collaboratively, which is essential before writing an essay. The other options do not relate to the process of idea generation.

John has been studying all week because he needs to ______________ tomorrow.

• A) Take an exam

• B) Start school

• C) Get married

• D) Have children

Answer explanation

John has been studying all week, which suggests he is preparing for something important. The most logical choice is A) Take an exam, as studying typically relates to preparing for tests, unlike the other options.

After school, I usually ______________ before I do my homework.

• A) Give a presentation

• B) Get engaged

• C) Have a snack

• D) Graduate

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C) Have a snack, as it is a common activity to do after school before starting homework. The other options do not fit the context of a typical after-school routine.

Mark was ______________ in 2005 in a small town in France.

• A) Graduated

• B) Born

• C) Retired

• D) Married

Answer explanation

The correct choice is B) Born, as it logically fits the context of being in a small town in France in 2005. The other options (Graduated, Retired, Married) do not align with the typical events associated with that year.

When did you ______________? I started when I was five years old.

• A) Start school

• B) Retire

• C) Get engaged

• D) Give a presentation

Answer explanation

The phrase 'I started when I was five years old' indicates an early life event, which aligns with 'Start school' as children typically begin school around that age. The other options are not commonly associated with that age.

Lisa will ______________ from university next year. She’s excited to start working.

• A) Retire

• B) Get married

• C) Graduate

• D) Brainstorm

Answer explanation

The correct choice is C) Graduate, as it fits the context of Lisa finishing her studies at university and being excited to start working. The other options do not relate to her academic progress.

My sister is going to ______________ next month at a law firm.

• A) Get a job

• B) Retire

• C) Have children

• D) Take an exam

Answer explanation

The phrase 'going to' suggests an upcoming action. 'Get a job' fits this context as it implies starting work at a law firm, while the other options do not align with the scenario of joining a law firm.

After dating for five years, they decided to ______________ last summer.

• A) Start school

• B) Get engaged

• C) Give a presentation

• D) Retire

Answer explanation

After dating for five years, it is common for couples to take the next step in their relationship. 'Get engaged' fits this context, while the other options do not relate to a romantic commitment.

They ______________ last weekend in a small ceremony with close family and friends.

• A) Have children

• B) Graduated

• C) Got married

• D) Retired

Answer explanation

The phrase 'last weekend in a small ceremony with close family and friends' suggests a wedding, making 'Got married' the most fitting choice. The other options do not align with the context of a small ceremony.