Ex. 7. Complete the spaces by finding one word which fits in all three sentences.

a) 1. When we had finished acting, the teacher gave us all a … out of ten. 2. Elka has only been in the office for three months, but already she has really made her …. 3. The teacher told Jeremy off for making a … on Emma’s notebook.

b) 1. I’ve virtually … any ambition I ever had of becoming a teacher. 2. I … out of college after one term and went traveling around the world instead. 3. On police advice, Mr. Bortelo has … the charges he brought against his neighbours.

c) 1. The project has had some … of success. 2. She’s doing a … at Exeter University. 3. To a large … it is parents who should take the blame.

Ex. 8. Discuss which of these words and phrases have similar meanings, or are used in similar situations. In some cases there are various ways of linking them. Underline one word in each list which seems to be the odd one out and is NOT connected with education or training.

Award grant loan prize reward scholarship

award → grant → scholarship grant → loan prize → award

Reward is not connected with education, unless discussing its rewards or pleasures.

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