WorksheetsSplendid Isolation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
She wants to live (a) the south of Ireland.
Even _____ the standards of northern countries, the winters there are very cold ones.
in
by
at
of
When someone is overcome by intense emotions, they are _________.
excited
discouraged
isolated
overwhelmed
A panoramic landscape might be described as being...
a large exhibit
a wide expanse
a great display
an enduring prospective
When someone stops doing something, or retires from a job, they give (a) .
The difficulty in adapting to a new environment can ________ as a shock.
feel
stay
come
meet
The thing that _______ a person apart is what makes them different from others.
sees
takes
does
sets
What is a 'sleeper train'?
A train that only complete short journeys.
A train that is currently out of use.
A train that is used in urban areas.
A train that contains accommodation.
When someone mentions 'nest-building', they are talking about...
constructing a new room in a house, like a conservatory or indoor swimming pool.
having a family.
cleaning their home.
selling their property for a good profit.
Which phrase is an informal word for, 'a place'?
a spot
a location
an area
vicinity
Which word means the measurement of something from side to side.
perimeter
radius
width
apex
The Jones family are excited ______ the idea of moving to a remote part of the country.
on
in
with
by
The teacher was impressed ______ the student's performance in the exam.
at
by
in
for
When are they moving (a) to their new home?
'To take yourself off somewhere' means...
to go away
to take clothes
to retire from a job
to rest
When people talk about the hustle and bustle, they are referring to
country life
urban life
I wouldn't dream ______ living in a place as isolated as Skye.
at
for
of
in
The adjective form of 'gossip' is...
gossipable
gossipy
gossified
gossipite
Going for a walk can change a person's ...
senitment
emotion
mood
idea
A person who is not particularly sociable might be described as a
cottage-crawler
housebounder
homestayer
stay-at-home
