Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1If you are new to budgeting, you ............... this app because it explains each step clearly.
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Use "should definitely try" to give a strong positive recommendation in a review.
2The room was noisy and the service was slow, so I ............... this hotel.
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Use "wouldn't recommend" when a bad experience leads to a negative recommendation.
3The story is simple, but the acting is excellent; it is ...............
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Use "worth seeing" to recommend a film, exhibition, or show as a good choice.
4If you need a quiet place to study, ............... because the music is very loud.
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Use "avoid it" when you recommend not choosing something because it will cause a problem.
5The jacket is warm and well made, but it is a bit expensive at full price, so I suggest that ...............
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Use "you wait for a sale" because the review says the jacket is good but too expensive now.
6This guidebook has useful maps and fits in a small bag, so I can ............... it to visitors.
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Use "recommend" when you think the guide is useful and good for visitors.
7Because the episodes are only ten minutes long, this podcast is ............... for busy learners.
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Use "ideal" when something is especially good for a particular person or purpose.
8After comparing three printers, this model is my ............... because it is faster and cheaper to run.
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Use "top choice" for the option you most strongly recommend.
9The tickets are very expensive and the show lasts only thirty minutes, so I ............... it.
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Use "would skip" when you advise someone not to choose an event or product.
10With a children's menu and friendly staff, this restaurant is ...............
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Use "best for families" because the review mentions a children's menu and friendly staff.
11For business travel, this laptop is ............... because it is light and the battery lasts all day.
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Use "a good choice" to recommend something suitable for the stated need.
12Although delivery took a week, the food was fresh and delicious, so I would ...............
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Use "still recommend it" when you give a positive recommendation despite one small problem.
Exercise complete
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- If you are new to budgeting, you should definitely try this app because it explains each step clearly.
- The room was noisy and the service was slow, so I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.
- The story is simple, but the acting is excellent; it is worth seeing.
- If you need a quiet place to study, avoid it because the music is very loud.
- The jacket is warm and well made, but it is a bit expensive at full price, so I suggest that you wait for a sale.
- This guidebook has useful maps and fits in a small bag, so I can recommend it to visitors.
- Because the episodes are only ten minutes long, this podcast is ideal for busy learners.
- After comparing three printers, this model is my top choice because it is faster and cheaper to run.
- The tickets are very expensive and the show lasts only thirty minutes, so I would skip it.
- With a children’s menu and friendly staff, this restaurant is best for families.
- For business travel, this laptop is a good choice because it is light and the battery lasts all day.
- Although delivery took a week, the food was fresh and delicious, so I would still recommend it.