C1 . issue … issue 1, The magazine published a special issue. 2, Climate change is a serious issue. 3, The bank issued a new credit card. 4, They issued a warning before the storm. 5, The decision became an issue in the election. 6, The government issued new guidelines. 7, He raised an important issue at the meeting.
/ 1, The magazine published a special issue. 2, Climate change is a serious issue. 3, The bank issued a new credit card. 4, They issued a warning before the storm. 5, The decision became an issue in the election. 6, The government issued new guidelines. 7, He raised an important issue at the meeting.
C2 . concern … concern 1, The rising cost is a major concern. 2, This problem concerns all of us. 3, She showed concern for the children. 4, The report concerns environmental policy. 5, For safety concerns, the event was canceled. 6, The company is a family concern. 7, What concerns me most is the delay.
/ 1, The rising cost is a major concern. 2, This problem concerns all of us. 3, She showed concern for the children. 4, The report concerns environmental policy. 5, For safety concerns, the event was canceled. 6, The company is a family concern. 7, What concerns me most is the delay.
C3 . matter … matter 1, It does not matter to me. 2, This is an important matter. 3, What is the matter with you? 4, Education matters greatly. 5, The book deals with political matters. 6, The discussion was a private matter. 7, Dark matter interests many scientists.
/ 1, It does not matter to me. 2, This is an important matter. 3, What is the matter with you? 4, Education matters greatly. 5, The book deals with political matters. 6, The discussion was a private matter. 7, Dark matter interests many scientists.
C4 . subject … subject 1, Math is my favorite subject. 2, The subject of the discussion was health. 3, The king ruled over his subjects. 4, The experiment subjects were adults. 5, The country was subject to foreign rule. 6, Please do not change the email subject. 7, He subjected the metal to heat.
/ 1, Math is my favorite subject. 2, The subject of the discussion was health. 3, The king ruled over his subjects. 4, The experiment subjects were adults. 5, The country was subject to foreign rule. 6, Please do not change the email subject. 7, He subjected the metal to heat.
C5 . case … case 1, This is an interesting case. 2, The police investigated the case. 3, In this case, we should wait. 4, The glasses came in a hard case. 5, There were several cases of flu. 6, The lawyer won the case. 7, As is often the case, he was late.
/ 1, This is an interesting case. 2, The police investigated the case. 3, In this case, we should wait. 4, The glasses came in a hard case. 5, There were several cases of flu. 6, The lawyer won the case. 7, As is often the case, he was late.
C6 . point … point 1, She made an important point. 2, I do not see your point. 3, The team scored three points. 4, Please point to the correct answer. 5, The point of the knife is sharp. 6, At that point, we left. 7, The road reaches a high point.
/ 1, She made an important point. 2, I do not see your point. 3, The team scored three points. 4, Please point to the correct answer. 5, The point of the knife is sharp. 6, At that point, we left. 7, The road reaches a high point.
C7 . interest … interest 1, I have an interest in music. 2, The bank pays interest on savings. 3, The movie attracted public interest. 4, It is in your best interest to study. 5, He has business interests overseas. 6, The story interested the students. 7, Conflicts of interest must be avoided.
/ 1, I have an interest in music. 2, The bank pays interest on savings. 3, The movie attracted public interest. 4, It is in your best interest to study. 5, He has business interests overseas. 6, The story interested the students. 7, Conflicts of interest must be avoided.
C8 . capital … capital 1, Tokyo is the capital of Japan. 2, The company needs more capital. 3, Capital punishment is controversial. 4, Use a capital letter here. 5, The city is the cultural capital of the region. 6, Human capital is important for growth.
/ 1, Tokyo is the capital of Japan. 2, The company needs more capital. 3, Capital punishment is controversial. 4, Use a capital letter here. 5, The city is the cultural capital of the region. 6, Human capital is important for growth.
C9 . faculty … faculty 1, She joined the university faculty. 2, He lost the faculty of speech. 3, The faculty approved the proposal. 4, Memory is an important mental faculty. 5, The Faculty of Science is very popular.
/ 1, She joined the university faculty. 2, He lost the faculty of speech. 3, The faculty approved the proposal. 4, Memory is an important mental faculty. 5, The Faculty of Science is very popular.
C10 . discipline … discipline 1, Students must learn discipline. 2, Economics is an academic discipline. 3, The coach disciplined the player. 4, Good discipline improves performance. 5, The school has a strict discipline policy. 6, Self-discipline is essential for success.
/ 1, Students must learn discipline. 2, Economics is an academic discipline. 3, The coach disciplined the player. 4, Good discipline improves performance. 5, The school has a strict discipline policy. 6, Self-discipline is essential for success.
C11 . field … field 1, He works in the field of medicine. 2, The children played in the field. 3, Researchers collected data in the field. 4, The company is a leader in its field. 5, The field was covered with flowers. 6, She fielded questions from reporters. 7, A magnetic field surrounds the earth.
/ 1, He works in the field of medicine. 2, The children played in the field. 3, Researchers collected data in the field. 4, The company is a leader in its field. 5, The field was covered with flowers. 6, She fielded questions from reporters. 7, A magnetic field surrounds the earth.
C12 . ground … ground 1, The ball fell to the ground. 2, The coffee grounds were still warm. 3, The plane was grounded by bad weather. 4, We have grounds for complaint. 5, The school grounds are beautiful. 6, Parents should ground children when necessary. 7, The argument is grounded in fact.
/ 1, The ball fell to the ground. 2, The coffee grounds were still warm. 3, The plane was grounded by bad weather. 4, We have grounds for complaint. 5, The school grounds are beautiful. 6, Parents should ground children when necessary. 7, The argument is grounded in fact.
C13 . state … state 1, California is a state in the U.S. 2, Please state your name clearly. 3, The patient is in a serious state. 4, The state provides public services. 5, The report states that sales increased. 6, Water changes state when heated. 7, They attended a state dinner.
/ 1, California is a state in the U.S. 2, Please state your name clearly. 3, The patient is in a serious state. 4, The state provides public services. 5, The report states that sales increased. 6, Water changes state when heated. 7, They attended a state dinner.
C14 . party … party 1, We went to a birthday party. 2, She belongs to a political party. 3, Both parties signed the contract. 4, The third party handled the payment. 5, He was a party to the agreement. 6, The party celebrated its victory.
/ 1, We went to a birthday party. 2, She belongs to a political party. 3, Both parties signed the contract. 4, The third party handled the payment. 5, He was a party to the agreement. 6, The party celebrated its victory.
C15 . figure … figure 1, The sales figures were impressive. 2, She is an important figure in history. 3, I saw a figure in the distance. 4, Can you figure out the answer? 5, The final figure was higher than expected. 6, The dancer had a slim figure. 7, Figure 1 shows the results.
/ 1, The sales figures were impressive. 2, She is an important figure in history. 3, I saw a figure in the distance. 4, Can you figure out the answer? 5, The final figure was higher than expected. 6, The dancer had a slim figure. 7, Figure 1 shows the results.
C16 . climate … climate 1, The climate is warm all year. 2, We need action on climate change. 3, The company enjoys a positive business climate. 4, The political climate has changed. 5, The school created a climate of trust.
/ 1, The climate is warm all year. 2, We need action on climate change. 3, The company enjoys a positive business climate. 4, The political climate has changed. 5, The school created a climate of trust.
C17 . vehicle … vehicle 1, The car is my main vehicle. 2, Education is a vehicle for social change. 3, The investment vehicle performed well. 4, This website is a vehicle for communication. 5, The vehicle was damaged in the accident.
/ 1, The car is my main vehicle. 2, Education is a vehicle for social change. 3, The investment vehicle performed well. 4, This website is a vehicle for communication. 5, The vehicle was damaged in the accident.
C18 . medium … medium 1, Television is a powerful medium. 2, The painting was done in a mixed medium. 3, The steak was cooked medium. 4, English is a medium of communication. 5, Bacteria grew in the culture medium. 6, She claimed to be a medium.
/ 1, Television is a powerful medium. 2, The painting was done in a mixed medium. 3, The steak was cooked medium. 4, English is a medium of communication. 5, Bacteria grew in the culture medium. 6, She claimed to be a medium.
C19 . channel … channel 1, We watched a movie on that channel. 2, The government opened a channel of communication. 3, The river flows through a narrow channel. 4, The company sells products through online channels. 5, Please channel your energy into study. 6, The English Channel separates Britain and France.
/ 1, We watched a movie on that channel. 2, The government opened a channel of communication. 3, The river flows through a narrow channel. 4, The company sells products through online channels. 5, Please channel your energy into study. 6, The English Channel separates Britain and France.
C20 . foundation … foundation 1, The building has a strong foundation. 2, Trust is the foundation of friendship. 3, She started a charitable foundation. 4, Students need a foundation in math. 5, The school was founded on this foundation. 6, Foundation helps create smooth skin.
/ 1, The building has a strong foundation. 2, Trust is the foundation of friendship. 3, She started a charitable foundation. 4, Students need a foundation in math. 5, The school was founded on this foundation. 6, Foundation helps create smooth skin.
C21 . source … source 1, The river is the source of drinking water. 2, What is the source of this information? 3, The company sources materials locally. 4, The source code is available online. 5, Sunlight is a major energy source. 6, The rumor spread from an unknown source. 7, Researchers cited reliable sources.
/ 1, The river is the source of drinking water. 2, What is the source of this information? 3, The company sources materials locally. 4, The source code is available online. 5, Sunlight is a major energy source. 6, The rumor spread from an unknown source. 7, Researchers cited reliable sources.
C22 . resource … resource 1, The library is a valuable resource. 2, The country has rich natural resources. 3, Teachers need more classroom resources. 4, Time is one of our most limited resources. 5, The company lacks the resources to expand. 6, She is very resourceful in difficult situations. 7, Online resources help students learn.
/ 1, The library is a valuable resource. 2, The country has rich natural resources. 3, Teachers need more classroom resources. 4, Time is one of our most limited resources. 5, The company lacks the resources to expand. 6, She is very resourceful in difficult situations. 7, Online resources help students learn.
C23 . framework … framework 1, The law provides a framework for action. 2, We developed a framework for analysis. 3, The building has a steel framework. 4, This software framework speeds up development. 5, The agreement created a framework for cooperation. 6, The painting hangs on a wooden framework.
/ 1, The law provides a framework for action. 2, We developed a framework for analysis. 3, The building has a steel framework. 4, This software framework speeds up development. 5, The agreement created a framework for cooperation. 6, The painting hangs on a wooden framework.
C24 . context … context 1, The quote was taken out of context. 2, In this context, the word has a different meaning. 3, Historical context helps us understand events. 4, The discussion should be viewed in context. 5, The social context influenced his decision. 6, Context is important in language learning.
/ 1, The quote was taken out of context. 2, In this context, the word has a different meaning. 3, Historical context helps us understand events. 4, The discussion should be viewed in context. 5, The social context influenced his decision. 6, Context is important in language learning.
C25 . prospect … prospect 1, The prospect of success excited her. 2, Job prospects are improving. 3, The sales team contacted a new prospect. 4, There is little prospect of rain today. 5, The prospect from the hill was beautiful. 6, Graduates face good career prospects.
/ 1, The prospect of success excited her. 2, Job prospects are improving. 3, The sales team contacted a new prospect. 4, There is little prospect of rain today. 5, The prospect from the hill was beautiful. 6, Graduates face good career prospects.
