Vocabulary Exercises for English Learners

Vocabulary 1

Match the words and expressions in A with an opposite definition in B.

1. tough

2

Choose the correct answers.

1. A: Oh, no! My computer went viral/crashed again! B: Your computer is out of date/state of the art. You need to replace it.

3

Choose the correct continuation to show that you have understood the words in bold.

1. He worked round the clock because ...

4

Replace the words and phrases in bold with the words and phrases below

1. My new laptop is very easy to use.

5

Complete the following sentences by adding a suffix to the words in brackets to form nouns.

1. The filmmaker received an award for lifetime … (achieve)

6

Complete the sentences with a suitable word to show that you have understood the words in bold.

1. Jeff’s new job is very demanding. That’s why he’s so

1

Choose TWO possible answers to complete each sentence.

1. You can buy a waterproof ...... . phone/towel/watch/meal

2

Replace the words and phrases in bold with a similar word or phrase.

1. Jess had to write her name on the contract.

3

Write a suitable continuation for each sentence using the words in brackets.

1. The youth hostel isn’t open at night. (check in)

4

Match the correct prefix to each of the words below.

1. un ......

5

Complete the sentences using the words you created in Exercise 4.

1. Tell the children not to

6

Complete the dialogue with words below.A: I should have brought my 1... jacket. It’s raining so heavily!