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A Match the words in Column A with the definitions in Column B.

Column A Column B

1 to get down A uncontrollable

2 sick and tired of B to make things difficult for someone

3 to lose one’s temper C to depress

4 to give a hard time D extremely bored of

5 out of hand E to get angry suddenly

B Underline the correct word.

6 I permitted/persuaded him not to go there.

7 He used his effect/influence to reform the company's policy.

8 It was hard resisting/committing the temptation to open the box.

9 What’s come/gone over him? He looks annoyed.

10 Your scarf fit/matches your coat.

11 I really need to keep/make things in a perspective.

12 I asked if he wanted to go out to dinner, and he just shrugged/shook his shoulders.

13 Only the worst weather will deny/discourage Jim from taking his daily outdoor exercise.

A Match the words in Column A with the definitions in Column B.

Column A Column B

1 to give a hard time A uncontrollable

2 out of hand B to make things difficult for someone

3 sick and tired of C to depress

4 to get down D extremely bored of

5 to lose one’s temper E to get angry suddenly

B Underline the correct word.

6.       His friend’s death has harmed/caused him a lot of stress.

7.       I can’t wait for this project to be over/up. I have so many other things to do.

8.       The child stamped/tapped his feet angrily while leaving the room.

9.       His constant complaining is hurting/killing me.

10.       This city is so noisy! I can’t take/find it anymore!

11.       I have to be honest and tell them the truth. I have to get it off my chest/head.

12.       Tom is definitely one in a million/hundred. He’s my best friend in the world.

13.       She feels bad for letting her parents up/down.


Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in bold. Use two to five words.
31.   Mary’s brother plays football professionally, so she’s met many famous footballers.
whose          Mary, ……… football player, has met many famous footballers.
32.   That church over there is where my parents got married.
which           That’s ……… my parents got married.
33.   Chris ran into Mr. Potter, the man that owns the local bookshop.
who              Chris ran into Mr. Potter, ......... of the local bookshop.
34.   I bought a woolen coat in that shop.
where          This is the shop ………. a woolen coat.
35.   George is driving a new car. It cost a lot of money.
which           George is driving a new car ……… a lot of money.
36.   Pat and Sue met at a café which is next to the lake.
where          The café ……… Sue is next to the lake.
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in bold. Use two to five words.
31.   Mary’s brother plays football professionally, so she’s met many famous footballers.
whose          Mary, ……… football player, has met many famous footballers.
32.   That church over there is where my parents got married.
which           That’s ……… my parents got married.
33.   Chris ran into Mr. Potter, the man that owns the local bookshop.
who              Chris ran into Mr. Potter, ......... of the local bookshop.
34.   I bought a woolen coat in that shop.
where          This is the shop ………. a woolen coat.
35.   George is driving a new car. It cost a lot of money.
which           George is driving a new car ……… a lot of money.
36.   Pat and Sue met at a café which is next to the lake.
where          The café ……… Sue is next to the lake.

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