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THEME 20 SHOPPING

Structure

a) Circle the correct option.

1. This test is a bit / easily / nearly harder than I expected, but I am still confident that I can pass.
2. She is by far / slightly / some taller than me, and it is only noticeable when we stand next to each other.

3. My new car is a little / much / slightly more fuel-efficient than my old one. It gets a lot more kilometres per litre than my old one.

4. This is by far / slightly / a bit the most delicious cake I've ever tasted.
5. The movie was a lot / far / nearly the funniest I had ever seen; it made me laugh uncontrollably from the very beginning.

b) Circle the correct option.

1. Can you give me ____ information about the history of this city? I am interested in learning more about its past.

a) many b) some c) much

2. I have ____ things to do before I go on vacation. I need to pack my bags, clean my house, and say goodbye to my friends.
a) any b) a little c) many
3. I do not have ____ money to spend on a new car. I need to find a way to save up some money.

a) much b) some c) a few

4. There are ____ people who are still waiting to be interviewed for the job. I am not sure when they will be called.
a) any b) a few c) a little
5. Do you have ____ idea where I can find a good mechanic? My car is making a strange noise.

a) lots of b) any c) a few

6. There are ____ people who are interested in this new product. I think it is going to be very successful.
a) a few b) any c) a lot of
7. He has ____ knowledge about computers, but he's excited to learn more and try out new technologies.

a) a little b) a lot of c) a few

c) Rewrite the direct sentences in the indirect speech.

Direct Speech Indirect Speech

1. “I can get home on my own.” Frank said (that) ___________________________________

2. “There was an accident outside the supermarket yesterday.” My husband told me (that) ___________________________

3. “I am flying to London tomorrow.” Ms Clark said (that) _________________________________

4. “I don’t want to go dancing today.” Claire said to her friend (that) _________________________

5. “I have ordered pizza for dinner.” My mother told us (that) _____________________________

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