Common words, different meanings · B1. This card teaches “light” in the sense not heavy. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “book” in the sense reserve something in advance. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
Practise 6 meanings and useful combinations in 12 original tasks. Level labels are editorial guidance, not certification.
This empty suitcase is light enough to carry with one hand.
This empty suitcase is light enough to carry with one hand.
These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.
This card teaches “light” in the sense not heavy. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
This card teaches “light” in the sense not heavy. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “book” in the sense reserve something in advance. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
This empty suitcase is light enough to carry with one hand.
This card teaches “right” in the sense correct rather than mistaken. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “miss” in the sense arrive too late to catch a service. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
You gave the right answer to the question.
This card teaches “change” in the sense money returned when payment exceeds the price. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “leave” in the sense go away from a place. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
The cashier gave me two pounds in change.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
This card teaches “change” in the sense money returned when payment exceeds the price. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “leave” in the sense go away from a place. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
The cashier gave me two pounds in change.This card teaches “light” in the sense not heavy. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “book” in the sense reserve something in advance. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
This empty suitcase is light enough to carry with one hand.This card teaches “right” in the sense correct rather than mistaken. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “miss” in the sense arrive too late to catch a service. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “light” means not heavy. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a light bag”.
This jacket is light, so it adds very little weight to my bag.
Here “light” means not heavy. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a light bag”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “right” means correct rather than mistaken. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “the right answer”.
Your answer is right; twelve divided by three is four.
Here “right” means correct rather than mistaken. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “the right answer”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “change” means money returned when payment exceeds the price. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “give someone change”.
The ticket cost three pounds. I paid with five and received two pounds in change.
Here “change” means money returned when payment exceeds the price. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “give someone change”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “book” means reserve something in advance. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “book a room”.
We should book a table at the restaurant before it gets busy.
Here “book” means reserve something in advance. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “book a room”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “miss” means arrive too late to catch a service. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “miss a train”.
Hurry, or we will miss the last bus and have to walk home.
Here “miss” means arrive too late to catch a service. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “miss a train”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “leave” means go away from a place. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “leave the building”.
Visitors must leave the park when the gates close at dusk.
Here “leave” means go away from a place. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “leave the building”.
