Trainer
Match the expressions with their definitions. Click the card to hear the pronunciation.
Spelling Challenge
Look at the picture and read the definition. Type the correct expression.
Practice
Complete the sentences with the correct expression.
1. I couldn't put the book down — it was a real .
2. The novel describes the author's childhood in a small village — it's of family life.
3. Stephen King is who has sold millions of copies worldwide.
4. The abandoned house in the story creates .
5. From the very first chapter, it was that kept me on the edge of my seat.
6. The moment when the detective realised the truth was .
7. The author's made me smile — his sarcastic comments were very clever.
8. The description of the sunset was that brought back childhood memories.
9. The book is called "Emma", and the main character is .
10. The horror story created that gave me nightmares.
11. Once I started the mystery, it was — I had to finish it in one sitting.
12. Written in 1920, this novel was truly with its progressive ideas.
13. I read this romance novel on the beach — it's .
14. Before sleep, I enjoy — nothing too exciting or scary.
15. The author managed to — from teenagers to retirees.
16. I found James Joyce's Ulysses to be — it took me months to finish.
17. It took me a while to , but after chapter three, I was hooked.
18. The plot was so exciting from beginning to end — !
19. The mystery had that kept me guessing until the last page.
20. The short stories were that I finished in one evening.
Final Test
Check your knowledge of book-related expressions.