When we add the prefix ‘un’ to a word, we give the word the opposite meaning. For example:
Clean - very tidy and neat
Unclean - not very tidy and neat!
In the following sentences, which word beginning with ‘un’ is needed? Use the letters, don't type in the words!
We usually use these three prepositions when talking about jobs.
For and at both have the same meaning.
"I work for HSBC."
"I work at HSBC."
These both show the name of the company.
The 4th of July, also _1_ as Independence Day, is coming up this Sunday. It is a commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This date marked the independence of the United States from Great Britain, and is _2_ a very important holiday in the United States and a day that is celebrated across the country!
Some nouns are followed by specific prepositions. For example the noun relationship is always followed by with.
E.g. "She has a really good relationship with her mother."
In the following sentences, can you decide which preposition we need to use? Good luck!
Lesson by Caroline
Which word is needed in each sentence? You have four choices for each question.
A crystal-studded glove belonging _1_ the late pop star Michael Jackson has sold at a US auction _2_ $190,000.
The glove, worn during the Jacksons' 1984 Victory tour, was among over 200 items _3_ offer, which sold for just under $1m _4_ total.
The sale took place at Julien's Auctions at Planet Hollywood _5_ Las Vegas at the weekend.
Today we have a multiple-choice quiz for you to try. Decide which is the correct verb to use in each sentence.
Try this verb tense review if you want for English practice.
How many questions did you get right?
Could you please provide me with some proficiency style words,for learning them?
Thank you.
Here is a quick vocabulary lesson for today. Learning words in pairs can be a really useful way to expand your vocabulary. I have included a mixture of verbs, nouns and adjectives. When you're finished, why don't you comment on the bottom of this lesson with some other pairs of opposites for other students to look at.
Lesson by Caroline
Here is a quick vocabulary lesson for today. Learning words in pairs can be a really useful way to expand your vocabulary. I have included a mixture of verbs, nouns and adjectives. When you're finished, why don't you comment on the bottom of this lesson with some other pairs of opposites for other students to look at. Hate / Cool / Enemy / Sunrise / Cheap / Soft / Pull / Sell / Peace / Alive Lesson by Caroline
