Errors of Use of english Flashcards
You can use WHICH and THAT as a similar word of pronoun and determiner
Different types of wild cats which/that are now extinct, or no longer.
-> WHICH/THAT => used after a noun to show what thing or things you mean.
-> WHICH => RELATIVE PRONOUN
Those who have seen it say that it is very impressive, showing animals such us horses, rhinos and cows, and that the artwork is good enough to _____ modern compositions.
Rival, becase it is not linked with “with!.
“Compare” and “complete” requiere “with” in this context (e.g “compete with something”). “Oppose” would mean to be against something (negative meaning).
To first scientists to ______ the Chauvet paintings missed some other important details however.
-> Reach
This is the only word with the meaning “to discover, to see for the fist time”.
The walls of the cave are also marked with a series of lines and symbols, that were initially _______ as insignificant.
Regarded
The only option that can be followed by “as”. “Believed” and “thought” are normally followed by “to be”. She is believed to be the best specialist in the field.
On these trips, you have the chance to go over the side of the boat and, equipped ________ a wetsuit, mask and snorkel, spend time in the water alongside the animals.
answer: With
“Equipped with” is used when talking about articles of clothing or necessary things, in this case - a mask, a snorkel and so on.
Seals are extremely inquisitive creatures and, once you’re in the water, they will swim past you trying to work OUT who you are and WHAT you’re doing there. _______ they can appear shy at first, seals soon GET used to you being in the water, and will come and play around you.
Although/though/while
-> A linking word used to contrast two parts of the following sentences. Remember that in your answer sheet all of the letters have to be capital, the capitalisation here is to indicate that it’s the first word of the sentence
