Pronunciation underline the word with a different sound

Grammar

a. Complete the sentences with one word.

1. What were you and Sarah talking about?
2. You didn’t like the film, did you?
3. My father loves opera, and so does my mother.
4. A I’ve been to India twice.
B Have you? I’d love to go?
5. What have you been doing since I last saw you?

b. Circle the correct answer, a, b, or c.

1. Could you tell me what time the bus leaves?
2. How many people usually come to this class?
3. I’ve read at least three books so far this month.
4. That was the best film I’ve ever seen!
5. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll finish.

Vocabulary

a. Word groups. Underline the word that is different. Say why.

1 vain stubborn possessive wise
2. cheerful loyal insincere conscientious
3. flu blister cold asthma
4. GP A&E specialist doctor

b. Complete the sentences with a preposition.

1 Who were you talking to on the phone?
2. She’s very good at listening to people.
3. Sam is a real pain in the neck.
4. She’s allergic to milk.
5. What are you waiting for?

c. Complete the sentences with an adjective made from the word in bold.

1. Damien is very forgetful. He never remembers our anniversary.
2. I’m ambitious – I want to go far in my profession.
3. My brother is very reliable. I can always depend on him for anything.
4. Luke is very moody – happy one moment and sad the next.
5. Madeleine is very sensitive. It’s very easy to hurt her feelings.

d. Write words for the definitions.

1. bleed – when blood comes out of, for example, your finger
2. swollen – bigger than normal, especially because of an injury or infection
3. bandage – a piece of cloth used to tie round a part of the body that has been hurt
4. bad-tempered – (a person who) gets angry very easily
5. bossy – (a person who is) always telling other people what to do
6. arrogant – (a person who) thinks he/she is superior to other people

Pronunciation

a. Underline the word with a different sound.

1. cheerful headache choking stitches
2. sociable unconscious pressure bossy
3. funny impulsive blood flu
4. cough open swollen throat
5. heart calm earache arm

b. Underline the stressed syllable.

arrogant immature injection allergic specialist