WorksheetsFile 9A Grammar & Vocabulary
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 17mins
VOCABULARY the natural world
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a place where bees live
hive
stable
VOCABULARY the natural world
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the hard outer part of a bird’s mouth
beak
shell
VOCABULARY the natural world
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the sound made by a lion
roar
grunt
VOCABULARY the natural world
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a building where horses are kept
stable
hive
VOCABULARY the natural world
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the nails of an animal such as a cat or bear.
claws
scratch
VOCABULARY the natural world
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a large container for keeping fish.
tank
kennel
VOCABULARY the natural world
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the hard outer part of a snail.
shell
fur
VOCABULARY the natural world
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the hair of an animal
shell
fur
VOCABULARY the natural world
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In the past, bears were often ____________ at village festivals.
treated cruelly
environment
VOCABULARY the natural world
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Zoos today obtain animals ______ _______, instead of catching them in the wild.
bred in captivity
treated cruelly
VOCABULARY the natural world
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Before a bullfight, animal ______ ______
sometimes gather outside the bullring to protest.
right activists
treated cruelly
VOCABULARY the natural world
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Orangutans are one of the world’s most ________ __________
endangered species
treated cruelly
VOCABULARY the natural world
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Wolves no longer ______ _____ ____ _______in many
parts of the world.
live in the wild
bred in captivity
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They tried the soup, but
they didn’t like it.
they boarded the plane
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They were whistling while
they turned off the light and went to sleep
they worked
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They’ll have to get a visa before
they worked
they can travel there
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They were green with envy when
they saw our beautiful new house
they had bought it
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They hurried to the gate and
they boarded the plane
they can eat out
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They were complaining because
they can eat out.
they didn’t want to do their homework.
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They chatted for a while, and then
they turned off the light and went to sleep
they worked
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They only realized the painting was a fake after
they had bought it.
they turned off the light and went to sleep,
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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Dan hasn’t been camping before, but his friends do / have /were.
do
have
were
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My brother said he wasn’t coming on vacation with us this year, but I think he was / might / does.
was
might
does
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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Very few people on my street recycle, but we always are / will / do.
are
will
do
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I know you haven’t apologized yet, but I really think you did / should / have.
did
should
have
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Everyone said I would win the prize, but I knew I wouldn’t / haven’t / didn’t.
wouldn't
haven't
didn't
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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They thought they’d be able to come to our wedding, but in fact they haven’t / weren’t / can’t.
haven't
weren't
can't
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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Jessica gives the impression that she’s very confident, but actually she isn’t / can’t / wasn’t.
isn't
can't
wasn't
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Most people weren’t paying attention, but Andy did / was / has.
did
was
has
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My best friend said she’d come dancing with me tonight, but now she says she wouldn’t / wasn’t / won’t.
wouldn’t
wasn’t
won’t
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Are we going away in August as usual?
B I imagine _________. Unless something comes up.
so
to
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A Are you joining us for dinner on Sunday?
B We’d like___________, but we can’t.
so
to
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A I suppose we should get back to work.
B I guess___________. The deadline is in two days.
so
to
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Do you think you'll get a raise this year?
B I suspect___________. We had a big loss last year.
so
not
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Will your parents be home tonight?
B I assume___________. They don’t usually go out.
so
not
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Why did you buy that hideous green hat?
B My friend persuaded me___________.
so
to
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Can I have a refund for this coat, please?
B I’m afraid___________. We only give refunds for non-sale items.
not
to
GRAMMAR ellipsis and substitution
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A Did you report the incident to the police?
B No, our lawyer advised us not___________.
so
to
VOCABULARY
Choose the word that is different
foal
hooves
roar
stable
VOCABULARY
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beak
kitten
shell
paws
VOCABULARY
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fins
grunt
tail
claws
VOCABULARY
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fur
nest
wings
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
Complete the sentences below with a correct word.
My girlfriend says she loves animals, but she's not ________ to eating them!
skeptical
care
content
adores
averse
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
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My aunt ______ cats; she has six of them.
skeptical
care
content
adores
averse
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
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I am _______ to have a cat in the house, so long as it doesn't scratch the furniture
skeptical
care
content
adores
averse
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
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Unfortunately there are people who ______ very little about how farm animals are treated.
skeptical
care
content
adores
averse
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
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At first I was ________ about eating tofu, but now I've decided that I really like it.
skeptical
care
content
live
averse
LEXIS IN CONTEXT:
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My son wants a turtle. I can ______ with taht, as long as he agrees to clean the tank every week.
skeptical
care
content
live
averse
