OWS Advanced revision units 1-7

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Revision

OWS Advanced

units 1-7

1. You can explain this in different ways, can't you?
Yes, it's a bit ......

1. awkward
2. ambiguous
3. interchangeable
4. figurative

2. Is the meaning obvious?
Yes, it's completely ......

1. precise
2. pejorative
3. interchangeable
4. self-explanatory

3. Is that the exact meaning?
To be honest, I can't give you a(n) ...... definition.

4. Do these words mean the same?
Not exactly, but ...... the same.
(Don't use 'almost' or 'nearly')

Rewrite the following sentences using the words in capitals.

The meaning must remain the same.

5. I can't decide what to do about this job. MIND

6. Do many people try to avoid paying tax? GET

7. This was a(n) ........... remark!

1. single-minded
2. hard-wearing
3. off-putting
4. tongue-tied

8. In order to apply for your bachelor's degree you have to present your .......

1. next of kin
2. birthplace
3. birth certificate
4. driving licence

9. You need to be more .... and listen to new ideas.

10. There was an impressive ...... for the meeting: - over 100, in fact.

11. The ............. is designed to keep the animals in and people out.

12. Hi, nice to see you here!
What ...... you to this gathering?

1. takes
2. brings
3. gets
4. keeps

13. We need to organise a housewarming party.
Can I ........ that ...... you?

1. put.....to
2. put ....... with
3. leave ......to
4. leave .....with

14. The jury had .......... to reach consensus.

1. strong criticism
2. real effort
3. great difficulty
4. narrow escape

15. You are only allowed to take dictionaries into the exam under certain .......

16. If you ...... your eyebrows like that, you look surprised.

17. I need time to ........ on this before I take a decision.

18. What adjective is related to the verb 'occupy'?

19. What noun is related to the adjective 'severe'?

20. What adjective is related to the verb 'defend'?