1 Match words from list A with words from list B that have a similar meaning
A B
insult persist
habit straight
custom embarrass
reason signal
persuade accept
common Usually
information offend
humiliate regulations
sign ordinary
receive insist
direct convince
prompt cause
rules knowledge
frequently punctual
2 Complete these pairs of sentences using the correct form of one of the words above. Use the definitions to help you choose the right word.
I a The police officer gave us a to stop. (A sound or an action intended to give a message.)
b. Road shaped like a triangle usually warn you about something. (A notice that gives information or instructions.)
2 a She that she was innocent. (To say something forcefully, especially when someone opposes you.)
b. If you in cheating, I will have to fail you. (To continue to do something, even if someone
doesn't want you to do so.)
3 a. What did he give for leaving his last job? (The fact which explains why something happens.)
b. What was the of the accident? (A person or thing that makes something happen.)
4. a My mother me to get my hair cut. (To make someone do something they were unwilling
to do by giving good reasons.)
b You will never me that there is life on other planets. (To make someone believe something.)
5 a Donkeys are on Greek islands. (Something that is usual or frequent.)
b Although she is a famous star she leads a/an life. (Something that is not unusual or special in any way.)
6. a. It is the in some countries to pin money on the bride and groom at a wedding. (An activity
that is common among a particular group of' people and is part of their way of life.)
b. Smoking is a very bad . (Something we do repeatedly, often without thinking.)
7 a I'd like some about holidays in Spain. (Facts or details that tell you something about a situation, person. event etc)
b. My of foreign languages is not very good. (Information and understanding gained through learning or experience.)
