Degree and attitude · B2. Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites. This card teaches “reluctant” in the sense unwilling or hesitant to do something. 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.
The repairs required a substantial amount of money.
The repairs required a substantial amount of money.
These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.
Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites.
Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites. This card teaches “reluctant” in the sense unwilling or hesitant to do something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
The repairs required a substantial amount of money.
Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites. This card teaches “willing” in the sense ready to do something voluntarily. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
That small discovery was significant for later research.
This card teaches “likely” in the sense probable or expected to happen. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “concerned” in the sense worried about something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
Rain is likely later this afternoon.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
This card teaches “likely” in the sense probable or expected to happen. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “concerned” in the sense worried about something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
Rain is likely later this afternoon.Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites. This card teaches “reluctant” in the sense unwilling or hesitant to do something. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
The repairs required a substantial amount of money.Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites. This card teaches “willing” in the sense ready to do something voluntarily. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.
That small discovery was significant for later research.Review the meaning and the explanation, then try another question about the same word use.
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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “substantial” means large in amount or extent. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a substantial amount”. Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites.
The building work required a substantial amount of steel: over two hundred tonnes.
Here “substantial” means large in amount or extent. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a substantial amount”. Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “significant” means important enough to deserve attention. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a significant discovery”. Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites.
The discovery was significant because it changed how doctors treated the illness.
Here “significant” means important enough to deserve attention. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “a significant discovery”. Substantial often stresses amount or size. Significant can also describe a large or noteworthy change; the two words overlap and are not absolute opposites.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “likely” means probable or expected to happen. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “be likely to happen”.
With clouds that dark, rain is likely, although it is not certain.
Here “likely” means probable or expected to happen. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “be likely to happen”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant to do something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “reluctant to agree”.
Mina was reluctant to lend her new bike because she worried it might be damaged.
Here “reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant to do something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “reluctant to agree”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “willing” means ready to do something voluntarily. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “willing to help”.
Although it was not his job, Leo was willing to stay and help us.
Here “willing” means ready to do something voluntarily. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “willing to help”.
Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.
Here “concerned” means worried about something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “concerned about safety”.
The parents were concerned about the safety of the broken playground equipment.
Here “concerned” means worried about something. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “concerned about safety”.
