Watch your particles!

Practice of WORD + PARTICLE Combinations for English language learners at higher levels

Words "Q" to "S" — Speaking practice

Ask and answer the following questions with a friend. Try to use the highlighted word + particle combinations naturally in your answers.

Suggested route: 1. Speaking practice 2. Gap Fill Quiz Particles Practice
  1. Are you qualified for work as an interpreter?
  2. Are you qualified in elementary mathematics?
  3. Have you ever quarrelled with anybody about money?
  4. Have you ever ranked among the unemployed?
  5. What was your reaction to the death of Diana, Princess of Wales?
  6. Have you recovered from your last visit to a pub?
  7. Do you believe that unemployment is related to economic management?
  8. Does drinking whisky give people relief from stress?
  9. Do you rely on your dictionary when you go shopping in English-speaking countries?
  10. Have you ever read a report on traffic pollution in large cities?
  11. Do you have more respect for adults than you have for children?
  12. Have you ever been responsible for a minor accident?
  13. What was the result of the last general election in your country?
  14. Does your name rhyme with a common word in your language?
  15. Does it take you a long time to get rid of coughs and colds?
  16. How many people do you think there is room for in a British telephone box?
  17. Are you safe from earthquakes in your country?
  18. Have you ever saved anybody from a nasty accident?
  19. Are you serious about wanting to become rich?
  20. Are you sick of answering silly questions?
  21. Who was the last person you smiled at?
  22. Do you know the solution to the problem of over-population?
  23. Are you sorry for people who are less well off than yourself?
  24. Do you know what the letters U.A.E. stand for?
  25. Should teachers have money subtracted from their salaries for poor teaching?
  26. Have you ever succeeded in winning money from gambling?
  27. Have you ever suffered from toothache?
  28. Is a single pillow sufficient for you to get a good night's sleep?
  29. Is this classroom suitable for you to study in?
  30. Are people in your country suspicious of foreigners?
  31. Are you sympathetic with mentally or physically handicapped people?
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