What does "keep someone posted" mean?
make sure that someone always knows what is happening
What is a 'lone parent'?
someone who has a child or children, but no partner living with them
How would you describe 'mutual friend'?
someone, who you and someone else are both friends with
What does "keep your cool" mean?
to stay calm
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: They.......... us the flat was fully-furnished.
told
reminded
explained
informed
What is an 'extended family'?
a family that includes grandparents, aunts and uncles etc
You should read this book, you'll love it!", Sarah told me.
Sarah recommended reading that book.
What does "foster parent" mean?
to care for someone else’s child for a limited period
What does "keep your word" mean?
to do what you said you would
When are you leaving?", she asked.
She asked when I was leaving.
What is a 'close-knit group'?
a group in which everyone helps and supports each other
How would you describe 'step' as in stepbrother, stepmother etc.?
a person in your family who you share no blood ties to
What does "keep a low profile" mean?
to avoid attracting attention to yourself
He saw his opportunity and offered ____ on the show himself. (go)
to go
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Michael ........ I study harder.
suggested
demanded
encouraged
insisted
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Kate ............ to leave.
offered
threatened
agreed
admitted
"No, I won't comment on those rumours", the President has said.
The President has refused to comment on those rumours.
What is a 'distant relative'?
someone in your family who is not closely related to you
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: The teacher.......... Ana to do her homework.
suggested
reminded
advised
instructed
How long have you been living in Chicago?", she asked.
She wanted to know how long I had been living in Chicago. / She asked how long I had been living in Chicago.
You didn't want to tell me", Mary told Nick. (accuse)
Mary accused Nick of deliberately forgetting to tell her. / Mary accused Nick of not wanting to tell her.
What does "keep a straight face" mean?
manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing
How would you define a 'stable relationship'?
a relationship that is not likely to change or end suddenly
What does "keep an eye out for" mean?
to watch carefully for someone or something to appear
What does "Keep your fingers crossed" mean?
hope that things will happen in the way that you want
I will not stop until this place is shut down", he said.
He said he would not stop until that place was shut down.
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Lucy ...... that she had lied.
admitted
reminded
denied
confessed
What does "keep track of" mean?
to continue to know about something
Okay, I'll look after the children tonight", she said.
She agreed to look after the children that night.
I'm not going online this evening", she said.
She told me that she was not going online that evening.
Why don't we go swimming this afternoon?", said John.
John suggested that they go swimming that afternoon / John suggested going swimming that afternoon
It was me, I have robbed the bank", the criminal confessed.
The criminal admitted to robbing the bank.
"I won't tell anyone, I promise," she said
She promised not to tell anyone (my secret)
What does 'lifelong relationship' mean?
a relationship lasting for the rest of your life
Which verb does NOT complete the sentence: Geoffrey .......... telling the truth.
regretted
suggested
recommended
promised
What does "fair weather friend" mean?
a friend who is only there for the good times.
I went online to check how many subscribers I have", Lucas said.
He said he had gone online to check how many subscribers he
Don't look out of the window!", they told him.
They told him not to look out of the window. / They warned him not to look out of the window.