Choose the best way to complete the sentences.
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In each set find the odd-one-out. Explain your choice.
Combine the words in the left column with words in the right column to make as many phrases as possible.
Give the appropriate word for different types of high-speed roads.
expressway, turnpike, parkway, beltway, freeway, highway, throughway
· a general term for a high-speed road
· a road without intersections
· a road that goes around a city
· a road without stop lights
· a road that goes through a parkland
· an expressway, esp. if one pays to drive on it
| 1. spare 2. steering 3. passenger 4. glove 5. rear-view 6. gas 7. license 8. seat 9. windshield 10. flat 11. speed 12. traffic 13. filling 14. rush | a. mirror b. wheel c. seat d. wiper e. signal f. limit g. station h. hour i. belt j. plate k. light l. compartment m. jam n. tank o. tire |
| 1. a. motorist 2. a. roundabout 3. a. to crash 4. a. jack | b. driver b. bypass b. to collide b. wheel | c. chauffeur c. crossroads c. to run over c. brake | d. pedestrian d. intersection d. to skid d. bumper |
| 1. Maria is always careful not to get ________ because she has no spare. | ||
| a) a puncture | b) a fine | c) a flat tire |
| 2. I will have Carrie fill up the ________ so that you can get an early start. | ||
| a) trunk | b) glove compartment | c) gas tank |
| 3. Be sure to have a mechanic ________ the brakes, the engine and the steering before a long trip. | ||
| a) service | b) test | c) keep an eye on |
| 4. Because the ________ was dead, the engine would not start. | ||
| a) battery | b) speedometer | c) accelerator |
| 5. I'll have Steven ________ his seat belt if he rides in the passenger seat. | ||
| a) tighten | b) fasten | c) wear |
| 6. If you must drive on a rainy night, check the ________, the tires and the brakes. | ||
| a) the taillights | b) the radiator | c) windshield wipers |
| 7. You'll pay a large fine if you are caught ________ on the highway. | ||
| a) driving | b) speeding | c) passing |
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