ACTIVITY 253: For each group of
sentences (A-to-D), choose the best alternative (noun or verb) from the
menus. You can use the same word once only. Then check the
answers.
GROUP 1
A.
I hated the job so much that I
one day and never went back again.
B.
The manager
the clerk for
stealing money from the safe.
C.
Because there were no more orders, the factory
a third of the work
force.
D.
When my grandfather
he was
given a large clock by his company.
GROUP 2
A.
The motorist had to pay a
for
parking her car on a double yellow line.
B.
There is no
for repairs on this
washing machine during the first year
of use.
C.
I haven't joined that sports club because the entrance
is so high.
D.
At Christmas the air
from
here to New York is raised by about 15%.
GROUP 3
A.
They arranged a
with the
bank to help them start a new business.
B.
Before you sign the , get it
checked by a lawyer.
C.
The gambler promised that when he won, he would repay his
.
D.
When the businessman found his wallet was gone, he immediately reported the
to the police.
GROUP 4
A.
I'm not going on holiday this year: I can't
for it.
B.
The film star decided to
her
jewellery for $100,000.
C.
The manager
can't
the time
to see you: she's very busy.
D.
When I go to the races, I only
a small amount of money on the horses.
GROUP 5
A.
Murder is generally considered the most serious .
B.
The foreign resident committed the
of not reporting to the immigration
police.
C.
It was his own
that his
company went bankrupt.
D. We made the
of leaving
the
kitchen window open when we went out.
GROUP 6
A.
I don't want to play cards with you again - you
last time.
B.
That actress has always
about
her age.
C.
The old woman was
by the
criminal into giving him all her savings.
D.
He
his wife with lies about his
business trips abroad.
GROUP 7
A.
The suspect protested his
but
no one believed him and he
was arrested.
B.
If you admit your
you will
get a reduced sentence.
C.
Checking the doors are locked is the security manager's .
D.
She's quite brave: she took the
for her schoolfriend's action
and was punished.
CONGRATULATIONS
!!! You have finished UNIT 9 - LESSON 35 at OM Personal First Certificate. Before moving on to next lesson, please remember
to revise everything you have learnt here.
