8th Grades VOCABULARY PRACTICE Unit 1

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals.

e.g: Maria sent me an ………invitation.….. for her birthday party. INVITE

1. Mary and Ella’s ………………………… is great. They share the same

hobbies and always spend time together. FRIEND

2. Both Linda and Rose are ………………………… in skating. INTEREST

3. Who is the ………………………… of this party invitatation? SEND

4. My parents are always kind to me and usually help me when I

have a problem. They’re really ………………………… . SUPPORT

5. We love Jane because she is a ………………………… girl. HELP

6. Listen to the music! It’s very ………………………… . RELAX

7. I usually feel ………………………… when I’m in the countryside. RELAX

8. Thanks for all your help and ………………………… ! ENCOURAGE

9. All the ………………………… attended the event yesterday. INVITE

B. Complete the sentences with one of the prepositions below.

out in up out up with for with over on

1. I get on well ………………….. Anna. She’s my best friend.

2. My parents back me ………………… whenever I need them. We’re a great family!

3. We don’t count ………………… Stephan. He usually tells lies.

4. We’re having a tea party at Stella’s house. Why don’t you come ……………….. ?

5. I like meeting ……………….. friends at weekends. We usually go to the cinema together.

6. Get ready at 5 pm. I’ll pick you ………………… .

7. I’m interested …………………. photography.

8. Shall we eat ………………… tonight?

9. Why don’t we go ……………….. a walk this Sunday?

10. Let’s go ……………… a picnic tomorrow.

8th Grades VOCABULARY PRACTICE Unit 1

C. Choose the correct expression to complete the dialogues.

1. A: Would you like to go shopping on Sunday afternoon?

B: Why not? I’m busy / I’d like to.

2. A: Shall we join Albert’s birthday party this Saturday?

B: I’d love to, but that would be great / I can’t accept this.

3. A: We’re organizing a barbecue party this weekend. Why don’t you join?
B: Yeah, that sounds fun / I have another plan.

4. A: How about going to a movie tomorrow?

B: I’m sorry, I must stay at home / I’m keen on movies.

5. A: Let’s go to the science fair this afternoon.

B: Sure. I’m afraid I must finish my project / I can’t miss this chance.

D. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. We never trust Rick because he doesn’t attract / keep our secrets.

2. Thomas is a laid-back boy. He doesn’t mind / share others.

3. I can’t refuse / accept your offer because I must be out of the city that day.

4. I trust Kate because she always tells the excuse / truth.

5. Ann: Would you like a piece of pizza? Bella: No, thanks. I’m stuffed / mean.

6. I don’t enjoy being friend with Robert because we often support / argue about unimportant matters.

7. The date / fee for the event is 15 dollars.

E. Read the description and write the word.

1. You go there to see some paintings. e_________

2. This person is your best friend. b____

3. This is another word for ‘’fun’’. a______

4. You do this when you want to say ‘’I’m sorry’’. a________

5. If you send a message on your phone, you do this. t___