Let's go through each of the vocabulary questions one by one and solve them with explanations.
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1. I've got lots of ________, but I think Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe are my favourites.
Options:
A) classmates
B) enemies
C) relatives
D) partners
✔ Correct answer: C) relatives
Explanation:
The sentence mentions "Aunt Paula and Uncle Joe," who are family members. So, the blank should be filled with a word that refers to family. "Relatives" is the best fit because it includes aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
- "Classmates" (A) are people you study with — not relevant here.
- "Enemies" (B) are people you dislike — doesn’t make sense in this context.
- "Partners" (D) usually refers to romantic or business partners — not fitting for aunts and uncles.
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2. Some people say that ______ are just friends you haven't met yet.
Options:
A) strangers
B) peers
C) colleagues
D) coaches
✔ Correct answer: A) strangers
Explanation:
This is a common saying: *"Strangers are just friends you haven't met yet."* It means that even though someone seems unfamiliar now, they could become a friend in the future.
- "Peers" (B) are people of similar age or status — not necessarily unknown.
- "Colleagues" (C) are coworkers — already known in a work setting.
- "Coaches" (D) are instructors — not typically described this way.
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3. You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ______ while I get dinner ready.
Options:
A) put your feet up
B) be sick and tired
C) do your fair share
D) run errands
✔ Correct answer: A) put your feet up
Explanation:
"Put your feet up" is an idiomatic expression meaning to relax or rest after being busy. The speaker is telling their mother to rest after working hard.
- "Be sick and tired" (B) means feeling ill or exhausted — doesn't fit as a suggestion.
- "Do your fair share" (C) means to contribute equally — opposite of resting.
- "Run errands" (D) means to do tasks — would mean more work, not relaxation.
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4. My best friend ______ me of breaking her iPod, but I didn't!
Options:
A) advised
B) accused
C) discussed
D) argued
✔ Correct answer: B) accused
Explanation:
"Accused" means to blame someone for doing something wrong. The sentence says the friend blamed the speaker for breaking the iPod, even though the speaker didn’t do it.
- "Advised" (A) means gave advice — doesn't fit.
- "Discussed" (C) means talked about — too vague.
- "Argued" (D) means had a disagreement — possible, but doesn't specifically convey blaming.
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Summary of Answers:
1.
C) relatives
2.
A) strangers
3.
A) put your feet up
4.
B) accused
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