1 Complete the words in the sentences.
1 They run a whole c _ _ _ n of clothes shops.
2 They’re now selling everything at d _ _ c _ _ _ _ _ d
prices.
3 I’m not paying that much money – it’s o _ _ rp _ _ _ _ d!
4 I need to go to the p _ _ s _ _ p to buy some cat food.
5 They charge an h _ _ _ _ y fee for the treatment – it costs
£20 for 60 minutes.
6 A lot of designer clothes cost an a _ _ and a leg!
7 A lot of shoppers were there early to s _ _ p up the
bargains!
8 Are you going to s _ _ n up for the course?
9 You paid far too much – I think you got r _ _ _ _ d off!
10 He spent how much? He must have money to b _ _ _!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "h" and "a", which complete the word "chain".
2 They’re now selling everything at discounted prices.
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "i", "s", "c", "o", "u", "n", "t" and "e", which complete the word "discounted".
3 I’m not paying that much money – it’s overpriced!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "v", "e", "r", "p", "r", "i", "c" and "e", which complete the word "overpriced".
4 I need to go to the pet shop to buy some cat food.
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "e" and "t", which complete the word "pet".
5 They charge an hourly fee for the treatment – it costs £20 for 60 minutes.
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "h", "o", "u", "r", "l" and "y", which complete the word "hourly".
6 A lot of designer clothes cost an arm and a leg!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "a" and "r", which complete the word "arm".
7 A lot of shoppers were there early to snap up the bargains!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "n" and "a", which complete the word "snap".
8 Are you going to sign up for the course?
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "s", "i", "g" and "n", which complete the word "sign".
9 You paid far too much – I think you got ripped off!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "r", "i", "p" and "p", which complete the word "ripped".
10 He spent how much? He must have money to burn!
Explanation: The missing letters for the word are "m", "o" and "n", which complete the word "money".