Vocabulary A
Underline the correct item.
1. “I can't believe that we spent so much money at the supermarket!" - "Well, prices have gone with/ up again."
2. Milk and other dairy products are very appealing/ nourishing for young children, as they help them grow
strong and healthy.
3. She bought a beautiful handbag that goes with /off all her clothes.
4. The loud street bargains/vendors create a colourful atmosphere.
5. It's fun looking through the things at the open-air stalls/ malls.
6. Be careful not to spill the beans/spill the salt and tell Tom about a surprise party.
7. Can you pour/ peel the potatoes, please?
8. “I like scrambled eggs. How about you?" _“I prefer them poached/ mashed."
9. Don't worry, I'll show you how to set the table for a formal dinner; it's a cup of tea /piece of cake.
10. Sharon is on a very tight budget/ bargain right now, so she doesn't want to spend money on anything she
doesn't really need.

1. “I can't believe that we spent so much money at the supermarket!" - "Well, prices have gone up again."
In this sentence, we are talking about the increase in prices at the supermarket. The correct option to underline is "up", as it indicates that the prices have increased.

2. Milk and other dairy products are very nourishing for young children, as they help them grow strong and healthy.
Here, we are talking about the benefits of milk and dairy products for children. The correct option to underline is "nourishing", as it means that these products provide important nutrients for their growth and health.

3. She bought a beautiful handbag that goes with all her clothes.
This sentence is about a handbag that matches or complements all of her clothes. The correct option to underline is "goes with", as it means that the handbag goes well with her clothes.

4. The loud street vendors create a colourful atmosphere.
We are describing the atmosphere created by the street vendors. The correct option to underline is "vendors", as they are the ones who create the atmosphere by selling their goods on the street.

5. It's fun looking through the things at the open-air stalls.
This sentence is about the enjoyment of browsing through items at open-air stalls. The correct option to underline is "stalls", as it refers to the places where the items are displayed for sale.

6. Be careful not to spill the beans and tell Tom about a surprise party.
In this sentence, we are warning someone not to reveal information about a surprise party. The correct option to underline is "spill the beans", as it means to reveal a secret unintentionally.

7. Can you peel the potatoes, please?
We are asking someone to remove the skin from the potatoes. The correct option to underline is "peel", as it means to remove the outer layer or skin.

8. “I like scrambled eggs. How about you?" _“I prefer them poached."
Here, we are expressing a preference for a specific way of preparing eggs. The correct option to underline is "poached", as it means to cook the eggs without the shell in hot water.

9. Don't worry, I'll show you how to set the table for a formal dinner; it's a piece of cake.
In this sentence, we are reassuring someone that setting the table for a formal dinner is easy. The correct option to underline is "piece of cake", as it means that it is very easy to do.

10. Sharon is on a very tight budget right now, so she doesn't want to spend money on anything she doesn't really need.
Here, we are talking about Sharon's financial situation and her reluctance to spend money unnecessarily. The correct option to underline is "budget", as it refers to the amount of money she has available for spending.