Advertising and shopping worksheet - Free Printable

Task Overview:

The task involves filling in the blanks in a series of sentences using appropriate words from the provided vocabulary table. The vocabulary table is organized into categories such as "ADVERTISE," "PROMOTE," "APPEAL," etc., and contains related terms like "EXAGGERATE," "CLAIM," "BROADCAST," etc.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Context: Each sentence provides a context that helps determine which word fits best.
2. Match Vocabulary to Context: Use the vocabulary table to select the most suitable word for each blank.
3. Ensure Grammatical Correctness: Ensure the chosen word fits grammatically and makes logical sense in the sentence.

Filled-in Sentences with Explanations:

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#### 1. Channel 4 is going to advertise a new series about the world pandemic.
- Reason: "Advertise" means to promote or publicize something, which fits the context of a TV channel announcing a new series.

#### 2. This company is the main supplier of computers of high schools in Valencia.
- Reason: "Supplier" refers to a company that provides goods (in this case, computers) to another entity (high schools).

#### 3. Don’t exaggerate! He is not so handsome, in fact, I think he’s quite normal.
- Reason: "Exaggerate" means to overstate or make something seem more impressive than it is, fitting the context of someone being described as "not so handsome."

#### 4. Do you recommend me any good film to watch this weekend?
- Reason: "Recommend" means to suggest something as worth doing or having, fitting the context of asking for movie suggestions.

#### 5. I like buying in this shop because they have a big selection of products.
- Reason: "Selection" refers to a range or variety of items available, which fits the context of a shop with many products.

#### 6. If you need some information for your project, just browse the internet and you will find plenty of data.
- Reason: "Browse" means to look through information casually, which fits the context of searching the internet.

#### 7. My parents are trying to convince me to study Medicine but I don’t like it.
- Reason: "Convince" means to persuade someone to believe or do something, fitting the context of parents trying to change the speaker's mind.

#### 8. All the political parties claim they have the solution to all the problems.
- Reason: "Claim" means to assert or state something as true, fitting the context of political parties making promises.

#### 9. Every consumer must know his rights to defend himself in case there is any problem when buying a product.
- Reason: "Consumer" refers to someone who buys goods or services, fitting the context of knowing rights during purchases.

#### 10. Chenoa and Pablo Alborán appear on TV tonight to talk about their new project together.
- Reason: "Appear" means to show up or be visible, fitting the context of a TV appearance.

#### 11. Families usually make a big purchase of school material every September.
- Reason: "Purchase" means to buy something, fitting the context of buying school materials.

#### 12. Adverts are made to promote / appeal products. (2 options)
- Reason: "Promote" means to advertise or publicize, and "appeal" means to attract or interest, both fitting the context of advertising.

#### 13. This product is really cheap this week, I think I have found a bargain!
- Reason: "Bargain" refers to a good deal or low price, fitting the context of a cheap product.

#### 14. The highest bid will get the car so, come on, offer more money!
- Reason: "Bid" refers to an offer of a price, fitting the context of an auction or competition for a car.

#### 15. Amazon has announced they are going to charge their customers more money if they want to get their products faster.
- Reason: "Charge" means to ask for payment, fitting the context of additional fees for faster delivery.

#### 16. To copy a text, first, you have to select it.
- Reason: "Select" means to choose or highlight, fitting the context of copying text.

#### 17. I inform you that I will be away next week so we won’t have lessons.
- Reason: "Inform" means to tell or notify someone, fitting the context of giving notice about absence.

#### 18. Google is the most popular internet browser.
- Reason: "Browser" refers to a software application used to access the internet, fitting the context of Google.

#### 19. Colourful cartoons appeal to little children more than black and white ones.
- Reason: "Appeal" means to attract or interest, fitting the context of cartoons being attractive to children.

#### 20. When you want your money back, you are asking for a refund.
- Reason: "Refund" means to return money paid, fitting the context of getting money back.

#### 21. This new power station will supply the whole city with electricity.
- Reason: "Supply" means to provide or furnish, fitting the context of a power station providing electricity.

#### 22. Do you usually purchase fresh fruits and vegetables every day?
- Reason: "Purchase" means to buy, fitting the context of buying fresh produce daily.

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Final Answer:

\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{advertise} \\
2. \text{supplier} \\
3. \text{exaggerate} \\
4. \text{recommend} \\
5. \text{selection} \\
6. \text{browse} \\
7. \text{convince} \\
8. \text{claim} \\
9. \text{consumer} \\
10. \text{appear} \\
11. \text{purchase} \\
12. \text{promote}, \text{appeal} \\
13. \text{bargain} \\
14. \text{bid} \\
15. \text{charge} \\
16. \text{select} \\
17. \text{inform} \\
18. \text{browser} \\
19. \text{appeal} \\
20. \text{refund} \\
21. \text{supply} \\
22. \text{purchase} \\
\end{array}
}