Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The 8:15 train to Brighton has been delayed ............... ten minutes because of signal problems.
Wrong!
Use "by" to say how much later a delayed train will be.
2Passengers for the airport bus, your coach ............... from gate 12 in five minutes.
Wrong!
Use "will leave" for a future action announced now.
3For safety reasons, smoking is not ............... anywhere inside the station.
Wrong!
Use "allowed" to talk about permission in rules and announcements.
4If you find any lost property, please bring ............... to the information desk.
Wrong!
Use "it" because "lost property" is treated as one uncountable thing here.
5Passengers ............... to remain seated until the aircraft has stopped completely.
Wrong!
Use "are asked" in polite public announcements when passengers receive the request.
6Please store your bags in the ............... and keep the walkway clear.
Wrong!
Use "overhead locker" because bags should be stored there, not where people walk.
7Today's staff meeting has just been ............... due to illness.
Wrong!
Use "cancelled" after "has been" to form the passive announcement.
8All visitors ............... show their passes at reception before entering the building.
Wrong!
Use "must" when an announcement gives a requirement.
9Please mind the gap when you step ............... the train.
Wrong!
Use "onto" for movement from the platform into the train.
10The main hall is closed this morning ............... a private exam is taking place.
Wrong!
Use "because" to give the reason for closing the hall.
11The new timetable will be in use ............... Monday.
Wrong!
Use "from" with a date to show when the new rule starts.
12Before the lecture begins, please ............... your mobile phones to silent mode.
Wrong!
Use "switch" when asking people to change a phone to silent mode now.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The 8:15 train to Brighton has been delayed by ten minutes because of signal problems.
- Passengers for the airport bus, your coach will leave from gate 12 in five minutes.
- For safety reasons, smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the station.
- If you find any lost property, please bring it to the information desk.
- Passengers are asked to remain seated until the aircraft has stopped completely.
- Please store your bags in the overhead locker and keep the walkway clear.
- Today’s staff meeting has just been cancelled due to illness.
- All visitors must show their passes at reception before entering the building.
- Please mind the gap when you step onto the train.
- The main hall is closed this morning because a private exam is taking place.
- The new timetable will be in use from Monday.
- Before the lecture begins, please switch your mobile phones to silent mode.
