unit 7-TA 11

UNIT 7
Put the words in the correct columns according to the consonant clusters.
clear glide acquire grass cream
increase growth quiet glance quantity
chlorine question glory clothes quit
clinic grand struggle glow clock
creek close groom crowded graceful
/Kl/ /gl/ /kr/ /gr/ /kw/
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Write the number of syllables of each word and underline the syllable that receives the
primary stress.
population 4 resource repeatedly international scientist
probably reaction government available develop
Choose a word which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
increase double figure
reach enough raise
1. The road to the village is not wide …………. for cars to come in.
Jane has had ……….. of her boyfriend; he’s so bossy.
Have you made ………… copies for all the students and staff?
2. There has been a sharp …………. in the number of visitors to the Imperial City since its
recognition as part of the world heritage.
The number of thefts and burglaries in the area seems to be on the …………………
The population of the world is believed to ……… fast and reach 7 billion by 2010.
3. The company decided to ………. its standards of service in order to compete with foreign
companies.
The pop stars made a world tour to …………. funds for charity.
The workers went on strike to demand a ……….. in wages.

4. Jean earns ……….. what his father does.
……………… all the quantities and you’ll have enough for ten people.
The sentence “l don’t like nothing” is a ………….. negative, so it has a positive meaning
5. They have worked for hours but still can’t ……………. a conclusion.
Keep all medicines out of ………….. of the children.
“You will know better when you ………………. my age,” answered my grandfather.
6. Mike hasn’t been able to …………… out what’s wrong with his computer.
He used to be a leading ……………. In the region.
The …………….. shows a steady rise in annual income.