The old city tower was said to be about to pulled down by the mayor.
plan = intend = be about to = be bound to
demolish = pull down
“What you have cooked is the best in the world!”, John said to his girlfriend.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence.
Ann ………………………… and picked up her riding hat. (mount)
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR
Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences.
It was the worst winter ______ anyone could remember.
The damage from the 1956 hurricane was ……………………………… greater. (mesure)
Some plants in this store require little care, but this one needs more sunlight than the others ones.
We are pleased ………………… this year's results. They are much better than expected.
“Who is Susan getting married to?” _ “Some guy_______ since her childhood.”