Check your english vocabulary for rawdon Wyatt

general vocabulary
44
Useful interview expressions
Below you will see some common expressions that you might find useful in the IELTS speaking
test. Put each expression into the correct box according to the function of that expression.
For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3) 
Agreeing with somebody
Example: Yes, I agree.
Interrupting
Example: Excuse me for interrupting.
Asking somebody for their opinion
Example: What do you think about...?
Giving yourself time to think
Example: (in response to a question) 
Let me see.
Disagreeing with somebody
Example: I’m afraid I disagree.
Asking for clarification or repetition
Example: I’m sorry?
Saying something in another way
Example: What I mean is.....
Summing up
Example: So basically.....

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Phrasal verbs 1
general vocabulary
45
For reference, see the 
Easier English Dictionary for Students
(978 0 7475 6624 3)
Complete the following phrasal verbs with a preposition(s) or particle(s) from the box. The
meaning of the phrasal verb is given in brackets at the end of each sentence.
over •
back •
into •
forward •
of
on • 
down •
to •
up •
behind
out •
in •
off • 
with
1. Some parents are criticized for the way they 
bring
__________ their children. 
(raise)
2. The committee members 
fell
__________ over plans for the new health centre. 
(argued)
3. They refused to 
face
__________ __________ their responsibilities, with disastrous consequences.
(accept an unpleasant state of affairs, and try to deal with it)
4. The President decided to