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  1. Review: 'The hotel was lovely, although the staff could be more friendly.' What is the one criticism?

    Answer: The staff's friendliness

    'Although' introduces the criticism about the staff.

  2. Choose the best linking word: 'I wanted to go for a walk, ___ it started to rain.'

    Answer: but

    'But' shows a contrast between wanting to walk and the rain.

  3. Instruction: 'Fill in the form in capital letters using black ink.' How should you write?

    Answer: In capital letters with black ink

    The form must be completed in capitals using black ink.

  4. Headline: 'Local school wins national award for recycling.' What did the school do?

    Answer: Won an award

    The school won a national recycling award.

  5. Which word means the opposite of 'arrive'?

    Answer: leave

    'Leave' is the opposite of 'arrive'.

  6. Voicemail: 'Your appointment has been moved from Monday to Wednesday.' When is the appointment now?

    Answer: Wednesday

    It was moved to Wednesday.

  7. Sign: 'No food or drink beyond this point.' Where can you NOT eat?

    Answer: Beyond the sign

    'Beyond this point' means past the sign.