Level: intermediate
Category: vocabulary
Topic: substitution

Word Substitution

Follow the instructions about substituting words

Sigue las instrucciones sobre la substitución de palabras

1. In which sentence can we substitute the word red with green?
   • He has red hair
   • He has a red car
   • You must stop at a red light
2. In which sentence can we substitute the word dangerous with big?
   • That's a dangerous shark
   • That's a dangerous virus
   • That's a dangerous way of thinking
3. In which sentence can we substitute the word smelly for hairy?
   • Please take that old, smelly fish out of here
   • He was a big, smelly bear
   • Can you take those smelly sneakers outside?
4. In which sentence can we substitute the word remote with noisy?
   • Tim sometimes goes to pray in a remote church
   • I think the remote control is on the bookshelf
   • Chris is mostly outgoing, but he can sometimes be a bit remote
5. In which sentence can we substitute the word exams with vacation?
   • He needs to take a series of difficult exams to enter the university.
   • If you want someone to help you prepare for your math exams, ask Ted.
   • I have exams starting on the 8th of July
6. In which sentence can we substitute the word watch with clock?
   • Take your watch off before you get into the pool
   • I need to have that watch repaired
   • Do you want to watch TV?
7. In which sentence can we substitute the word classical with modern?
   • There is no classical art in that museum
   • Aristophanes' plays are from the classical Greek period
   • Mozart is probably the most famous classical composer
8. In which sentence can we substitute the word religious with scientific?
   • Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular religious leaders in history
   • He spends most of his time reading religious texts
   • The Bible and the Koran are the best known religious books
9. In which sentence can we substitute the word bird with plane?
   • The ostrich is the largest bird on the Earth
   • I just sat there and watched the occasional bird fly by
   • At least 100 species of bird have become extinct since the 17th century
10. In which sentence can we substitute the word golf with tennis?
    • Handicap systems are not used in professional golf
    • That golf course is very hilly and difficult to play on
    • Ted goes to the golf club at weekends and plays with his friends

Created:  2005-05-27
Updated:  2007-02-28

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