(Unit 0 Lesson 2) Spelling and Apostrophies

Question 1

cupboard

Answer 1

[noun]

A recess or piece of furniture with a door and usually shelves, used for storage
e.g.
‘a broom cupboard’

Question 2

truthful

Answer 2

[adjective]

Telling or expressing the truth; honest
e.g.
‘I think you’re confusing being rude with being truthful’
‘I want a truthful answer’

Question 3

activities

Answer 3

[noun]

The condition in which things are happening or being done
e.g.
‘there has been a sustained level of activity in the economy’

Question 4

responsible

Answer 4

[adjective]

Having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one’s job or role
e.g.
‘the cabinet minister responsible for Education’

Question 5

calm

Answer 5

[adjective]

Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions
e.g.
‘she had to keep calm at all costs’
‘his voice was calm’

Question 6

committee

Answer 6

[noun]

A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group and typically consisting of members of that group
e.g.
‘the housing committee’
‘a committee meeting’

Question 7

honour

Answer 7

[noun]

High respect; great esteem
e.g.
‘his portrait hangs in the place of honour’
‘It is the duty of all families to teach honour and respect for women to their sons.’

Question 8

curable

Answer 8

[adjective]

(Of a disease or condition) able to be cured
e.g.
‘most skin cancers are completely curable’

Question 9

embarrassment

Answer 9

[noun]

A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
e.g.
‘I turned red with embarrassment’
‘I felt a lot of shame, embarrassment and humiliation, I lived with all that for years.’

Question 10

wrist

Answer 10

[noun]

The joint connecting the hand with the forearm
e.g.
‘I fell over and sprained my wrist’