B1 Vocabulary in Everyday Contexts Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'She was ___ that she had passed her driving test.'

Answer: Delighted

'Delighted' is the adjective used to describe a person's feeling of great pleasure. 'Delightful' describes something that causes delight, not a person's feeling.

Choose the correct phrase: 'I am ___ for the delay in responding to your email.'

Answer: Sorry

'I am sorry for' is the standard, natural expression for apologising in English. While the others are grammatically possible, 'sorry' is by far the most common in this context.

Which word means the same as 'to choose'?

Answer: Select

'Select' means to carefully choose from a range of options. It is a synonym of 'choose'.

Complete the sentence correctly: 'He has a good ___ of humour — he always makes people laugh.'

Answer: Sense

'Sense of humour' is a fixed phrase in English. You cannot substitute another word — this collocation must be learnt as a chunk.

Which word best completes this sentence? 'You must show a valid ___ to enter the building.'

Answer: Identification

'Identification' (often shortened to ID) is the noun used to describe documents that prove who you are. The other forms are grammatically incorrect in this context.

Choose the correct word: 'The council has decided to ___ a new cycle lane on the high street.'

Answer: Install

'Install' means to put something in place so it is ready to use. It is the correct word for physical infrastructure like a cycle lane, traffic light or piece of equipment.