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Can You Score 100% in the English Phrasal Verbs Challenge? (2)

Test your knowledge of English phrasal verbs with this quick quiz. English Phrasal Verbs Quiz 2 1. The referee called the match __________ after the pitch inspection. over out off 2. Don't worry! John said he would __________ for the night. put up me put up put me up 3. The estate agent showed us __________ the house. around in over 4. I can't hear it. Could you turn it __________ please. in over up 5. Early this morning two robbers __________ the bank at gunpoint. gave up held up made up 6. After the long journey, he __________ on the couch exhausted. sat up sat down sat in 7. The manager had to __________ the new policy to the team. roll out roll up roll in 8. She likes to __________ in the library to focus on her studies. hang out hang up hang in

EFSET FREE Online Standard English Test | English study programs benefit from automatic evaluation

English study programs and EFSET evaluation EFSET | a game changer for IELTS & TOEFL and other leading English language tests EF Education First will launch its FREE EF Standard English Test (EFSET) on September 30, 2014. The new Standard English Test from English First Education will be the first FREE standardized test of English in the world. Every year millions of people worldwide sit various English language tests and English study programs in order to prove their level of proficiency or competency in the English language. This may be as part of their university career, study abroad opportunities, career advancement or for immigration purposes. Current internationally recognized English language tests cost around USD $300 for each exam and are administered in regional and local exam centers according to a published exam schedule. Many people who take such tests have to travel to another city or even another country in order to present the test. EFSET is a gam

English Vocabulary Quiz | town and country

English Vocabulary Quiz: Town and Country Vocabulary This quiz is suitable for testing English vocabulary for IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, FCE and other international English proficiency exams. Instructions Read through the text and choose the correct vocabulary option by clicking on the button at the left of the word you think is correct. When you finish, click on the 'get score' button to see your score and also see the correct answers in the box below. Good luck! QUIZ For almost eight years now I have lived in Alpha City, a metropolis cosmopolitan large with over 20 million people living there. Like many other large cities, Alpha City is a melting pot metropolis cosmopolitan city, where people from many different places around the world come to live and work together. While I have been here I have enjoyed the inner-city urban rural lifestyle and taken advantage of the excellent amenities atmoshpere nightlife , ranging from superb shopping to some of the fines

How To Pass IELTS - Proving Your English Language Proficiency

How To Pass IELTS Navigating the IELTS examination can seem a daunting task, particularly when test day looms on the horizon. However, with the right approach, cracking the IELTS and unlocking doors to English speaking countries is within your grasp. This guide, brimming with IELTS tips and insights, aims to enhance your English skills and equip you with the confidence to excel under exam conditions - and pass IELTS! From understanding the core structure of the test that the British Council and IDP administer to creating a regimen of mock tests simulating real-life scenarios, you'll become proficient in strategies that have proven effective time and again. So, whether you're sitting for IELTS or other tests of language proficiency, read on to unlock the secrets of how to pass IELTS . Learn About The IELTS Exam Format The official IELTS web page is written by the organization that administers the IELTS exam. This should be your first place to visit and find o

Lifestyle Vocabulary | Speaking English

English Speaking | Things you can say about Lifestyle A person's lifestyle (the way they live) typically shows their attitudes, values or view of the world. Most people refer to 'lifestyle' when they talk about eating habits and daily activities. Many people are encouraged to have a 'healthy lifestyle'. A healthy lifestyle means eating well , exercising and not developing bad habits such as smoking. Governments and other groups spend a lot of money on promoting a healthy lifestyle. Lots of factors may influence lifestyle: religion, culture, where you were born, your parents, what you like or dislike, things you are interested in, your health and the food you eat. If parents lead a healthy lifestyle, it is more likely that their children will also have healthy lifestyles. Your social environment can affect your lifestyle. Low income families are more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles, sometimes caused by stress and depression related to poverty. The place

Learning English | Spelling Quiz

How good is your English spelling? Test your knowledge of English spelling with this short online quiz. Ideal for Intermediate level English learners and English students preparing for FCE, IELTS, TOEFL and other English proficiency exams. Good luck! English Spelling Quiz 1. Sara loves __________ and goes twice a week. swamming swimming swumming 2. That's the __________ idea you've ever come up with. silliest siliest sillyest 3. When did you __________ the news? here her hear 4. We __________ all the guests with a smile. welcomed welcomd wellcomed 5. He didn't have ___________ money to buy anything else. enuff enugh enough 6. I've just ___________ an email from my sister in Australia. received receved recieved 7. She never had any ___________ about her exam results. douts doubts dauts 8. Is this really ___________ now? neccessary necesary necessary 9. John and Mike have been best ___________ for many years. freinds f

English Vocabulary Quiz Crime & Law #1

Crime & Law 1 | English Vocabulary Quiz 1. There was no __________ linking him to the case so the Police had to let him go. statement evidence suspect 2. Justin was found guilty of __________ downloading the music. falsely wrongly illegally 3. Police are appealing for __________ who saw the accident to get in touch. viewers audiences witnesses 4. The hijackers took 45 people __________ on a flight to Egypt. passenger hostage witness 5. Bradley __________ more than 25 crimes before he was caught. made performed committed Score = Correct answers: Crime & Law Quiz 2

Travel & Holidays English Vocabulary Quiz 1

English Vocabulary Quiz | Travel & Holidays 1 1. We really should look for a __________ to pitch our tent. guesthouse campsite double room 2. The train leaves in five minutes from __________ 4. platform station departure 3. We're going on a __________ of the USA. trip travel tour 4. Please check the __________ of your holiday so that you know what you'll be doing each day. package itinerary expedition 5. Guesthouses usually have a sign in the window if they have any __________. vacancies double rooms accommodation Score = Correct answers:

English Vocabulary Quiz Money

English Vocabulary Quiz - Money 1. How much money would you like to __________ from me? lend borrow loan 2. You have to pay by __________ . cash credit loan 3. Tom sold his car and made a $500 __________ . investment interest profit 4. Let me see if I have the right __________ . change deposit charge 5. They'll be able to afford it, they're quite __________ . fortunate poor well-off Score = Correct answers:

English Vocabulary Quiz Feelings and Opinions

English Grammar English Vocabulary Quiz Feelings & Opinions 1. It's important to make a good __________ . attraction behaviour impression 2. Try not to be so ___________ , I'm sure you can do better. careful careless caring 3. Oops! Never __________ , we can always get another one. head mind brain 4. That was so ___________ . bored interested interesting 5. What's wrong? You seem quite ___________ . careless nervous annoying Score = Correct answers:

English Vocabulary Quiz | Work and Employment

Test your knowledge of vocabulary related to work and employment with this multiple choice quiz. Good luck! English Vocabulary Quiz Work & Employment 1. What do you do for a __________ these days? work living job 2. Do you have any previous __________ in a similar job? prospects experience qualifications 3. I'm not sure if I would __________ any of the candidates, they're all unsuitable. give work employ 4. I'm looking for a job where I can _________ more money than I do at the moment. win gain earn 5. Brad woks as a porter in a ___________ in London. field restaurant hotel Score = Correct answers:

English Grammar | use of nouns | appearance, outlook, looks

English grammar mistakes | using nouns: appearance, outlook, looks Public art can have a considerable effect on the outlook of public spaces. [incorrect] Public art can have a considerable effect on the appearance of public spaces. [correct] The appearance of something is the way it looks and a person's appearance is the way the person looks [their face, body, hair etc.] and the way they dress: Artificial ingredients are sometimes added to enhance the taste or appearance of food . Many young women spend a lot of time on their appearance . [not their appearances ] A person's looks refers to how attractive they are - their face, etc. but not their clothes: She had gone grey and lost her looks . [= she was not as attractive as before]. A person's outlook is the way they think about their life and the future: The accident completely changed her outlook on life. She enjoys each day more now . How to use English modal verbs English Grammar

Learning English Grammar | time words

English grammar common mistakes | using time words The effects will only be seen over a long duration . [incorrect] The effects will only be seen over a long period of time. [correct] Managers are expected to work for a long time . [incorrect] Manageres are expected to work long hours . [correct] We use hours to talk about the time during the day or week when something usually happens, especially the time when someone works or when something is open: working hours , office hours , opening hours Most nannies work long hours for low pay . [=they work many hours a day] We use period or period of time to talk about a particular length of time: Sales rose by 20% over a six month period / over a period of six months . Sportsmen can earn a lot of money, but only for a relatively short period of time . We use duration in formal writing to talk about how long something lasts: Make sure that your visa is valid for the duration of your stay . The timing of some

What is the difference between effect, influence, and impact? Confusing Nouns - Learning English Grammar

English grammar | confusing nouns Changes to the exam format could have a serious influence on candidates. [incorrect] Changes to the exam format could have a serious effect on candidates. [correct] It is difficult to assess the impact of the disaster on tourism. It is difficult to assess the extent of the disaster on tourism. An influence is something which causes people to think or behave in a different way: We need to learn more about the influence of violent computer games on young people . Our experiences have a huge influence on our personality . An effect is what happens to someone or something as a result of something else: Research has shown the harmful effects of stress on mothers and unborn babies . The new resort has had a beneficial effect on local businesses . [not effect to ] * Remember, effect is a noun. The verb form is affect: Homes on the west coast were seriously affected by the hurricane . An impact is a powerful effect of something,

What is the difference between habits, customs, and practices? Confusing Nouns - Learning English Grammar

As a tourist, you should show respect for local behaviour . [incorrect] As a tourist, you should show respect for local customs . [correct] They encourage the practice of teachers reading aloud to young children. [correct] They encourage the habit of teachers reading aloud to young children. [incorrect] A habit is something a person does regularly in a particular way as part of their everyday life, often without thinking about it: After a while, seperating rubbish for recycling just becomes a habit . People's habits have changed. Families no longer eat meals together . A custom is something people in a particular country or of a particular religious or ethnic group do because it has been part of their culture or way of life for many years: He studied Maori culture and customs . The custom of decorat ing a tree at Christmas goes back hundreds of years . A practice is a method of doing something which is usually used, especially in a particular country,

How to Use Verbs 'being' and 'having' Correctly - English Grammar - Common Mistakes

Of course, there are some students being more willing to study than others. [incorrect] Of course, there are some students who are more willing to study than others. [correct] In the West, we are used to having clean water which comes out of the tap. [correct] In the West, we are used to have clean water which comes out of the tap. [incorrect] The verbs be and have are not usually used in continuous forms [ being and having] when they are a main verb with their basic meaning - be = to exist , have = to possess : These people are among the the most disadvantaged in society . [not are being ] They have a loving family to look after them . [not are having ] They are sometimes used as main verb with a different meaning in a continuous form to emphasise a temporary state or action: She's having a shower at the moment . [= showering ] We're having a great time here in New York . [= enjoying our visit] My boss is being awkward about giving me time o

Learning English Grammar | number and amount

English Grammar | how to describe the number of / amount of something The internet is becoming accessible to a growing amount of people. [incorrect] The internet is becoming accessible to a growing number of people. [correct] The table shows the number of people who visited the gallery each day. [correct] The table shows number of people who visited the gallery each day. [incorrect] We use number of before a plural countable noun: The chart shows the number of hours students spend on assignments. The table shows the number of passengers who use the airline every month. The information shows the number of people who have more than one child. The graph shows how the number of schools in the area has grown in recent years. The table shows the number of times per day the website was accessed. We use amount of before an uncountable noun: If we look at the amount of energy consumed each month. The amount of food purchased per family has increased in the last 10 years.

Learning English Grammar | describing statistics | verbs

English Grammar | how to use verbs to describe statistics The birth rate has reduced over the past ten years. [incorrect] The birth rate has dropped over the past ten years. [correct] The graph shows a rise in the number of accidents involving cyclists. [correct] The graph represents a rise in the number of accidents involving cyclists. [incorrect] Common verbs used to describe graphs, charts and diagrams include: The chart/graph shows levels of post-school education in four countries. The diagram illustrates/represents the structure of the political system. The chart/graph compares average working hours in the USA and Europe. We can see from the chart/graph that the number of visitors peaks in August. Common verbs to describe figures and statistics include: The statistics/figures suggest that people in rural areas are healthier. The figure will increase further, reaching 6 million in 2020. Demand rose by 48% in just 2 years. [not raised by 48%] Time spe

Commas with discourse markers | English Grammar

English Grammar | using a comma with discourse markers In conclusion , the world population is expanding at an unsustainable rate. [correct] In conclusion the world population is expanding at an unsustainable rate. [incorrect] If we look for example, at sports in school. [incorrect] If we look , for example , at sport in schools. [correct] Discourse markers Discourse markers are words or phrases which show how ideas in a text link together. They are often separated from the rest of the text by commas . We usually use a comma after a phrase or an adverb which introduces a sentence In addition, many people suffer discrimination at work. On the other hand, the unemployment rate has fallen. Finally, local councils need to consider the cost of recycling schemes. Unfortunately, there were no more tickets available. Similarly, animals kept outdoors are also vulnerable to infection. We also use commas around certain words and phrases in the middle of a sentence This pro

IELTS common mistakes | danger/dangerous - noun or adjective?

English Grammar common mistakes | adjectives Tourism can be very benefit to poorer areas. [incorrect] Tourism can be very beneficia l to poorer areas. [correct] In my job, you need the confidence to address large groups of people. [correct] In my job, you need the confident to address large groups of people. [incorrect] Sometimes it is easy to confuse a noun with its adjective. Look at the following list of commonly confused nouns and adjectives: Noun danger age development difference education happiness health maturity nature noise responsibility significance silence sport truth value youth Adjective dangerous aged developed different educational happy healthy mature natural noisy responsible significant silent sports true valuable young Note that invaluable means very valuable ! Men and women can only be used as nouns: More men than women work here . Male and female are used as adjectives: The number offemale employee