Thinking Space B2 Unit 6 Review Quiz

What does it mean to give criticism?

• To offer suggestions for improvement

• To provide positive feedback

• To express disapproval or point out flaws

• To ignore someone's work

What does it mean to make an admission?

• To confess or acknowledge something

• To ignore a mistake

• To deny responsibility

• To celebrate an achievement

What is the meaning of 'despite' in the sentence: 'He loves his job despite having a strict boss'?

• Instead of

• Because of

• In spite of

• In addition to

What is the correct word to fill in the blank: 'I had some birthday cake ______ I'm on a diet.'?

• but

• despite

• even though

• although

What does it mean to give praise?

• To criticize someone's work

• To express admiration or approval

• To ignore someone's efforts

• To provide constructive feedback

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'although'?

• We went for a walk although it was raining.

• Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

• It was raining although we stayed indoors.

• Although we stayed indoors, it was raining.

What is the difference between 'despite' and 'in spite of'?

• 'In spite of' is used only in negative contexts.

• There is no difference; they can be used interchangeably.

• 'Despite' is used for actions, while 'in spite of' is used for conditions.

• 'Despite' is more formal than 'in spite of'.

Which sentence correctly uses 'however' to show contrast?

• She was tired; however, she decided to go for a run.

• However she was tired, she decided to go for a run.

• She was tired however she decided to go for a run.

• She was tired; she decided to go for a run, however.

What does it mean when two people are said to be 'joined at the hip'?

• They are always arguing with each other.

• They are very close and spend a lot of time together.

• They are completely independent of one another.

• They are physically attached to each other.

Which idiom would you use to describe a situation where two friends resolve their differences?

• To clear the air

• To get on like a house on fire

• To look like two peas in a pod

• To have a shoulder to cry on