Exercises C1 : use Informal vocabulary in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course on informal vocabulary in English. Put your knowledge of slang, contractions, and idioms to the test to sound truly natural in any casual conversation.

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Exercise 1 : Informal Vocabulary in Context

Choose the most appropriate informal word or expression to complete each sentence naturally.

1. I'm absolutely ___ — I haven't slept in two days.
   • exhausted
   • knackered
   • fatigued
   • weary
2. That new café downtown is seriously ___. You have to try it.
   • adequate
   • passable
   • legit
   • sufficient
3. She didn't ___ about missing the meeting — she just didn't show up.
   • bother
   • give a toss
   • attempt
   • consider
4. We were ___ when we heard the gig had been cancelled at the last minute.
   • disappointed
   • gutted
   • saddened
   • displeased

Correction

1. I'm absolutely knackered; I haven't slept in two days.
2. That new café downtown is seriously legit. You have to try it.
3. She didn't give a toss about missing the meeting; she just didn't show up.
4. We were gutted when we heard the gig had been cancelled at the last minute.

Exercise 2 : Match the Slang to Its Meaning

Match each informal expression on the left with its closest equivalent in meaning on the right.

1. To bail on someone
2. To be on the same page
3. To have a blast
4. To be broke

• To let someone down by cancelling plans at the last minute.
• To have no money at all, usually temporarily.
• To have a really great and enjoyable time.
• To have the same understanding or agreement about something.

Correction

1. To bail on someone – To let someone down by cancelling plans at the last minute.
2. To be on the same page – To have the same understanding or agreement about something.
3. To have a blast – To have a really great and enjoyable time.
4. To be broke – To have no money at all, usually temporarily.

Exercise 3 : Contractions and Informal Expressions in Use

Fill in each blank with the correct informal contraction or expression that fits naturally in the sentence.

1. ___ no way I'm going to that party; it sounds like a total nightmare.
2. I ___ be bothered to cook tonight, so we ended up ordering takeaway.
3. He's ___ into vintage music these days; he won't stop talking about it.
4. They ___ even realise how awkward the situation was, which made it worse.

Correction

1. There's no way I'm going to that party; it sounds like a total nightmare.
2. I couldn't be bothered to cook tonight, so we ended up ordering takeaway.
3. He's really into vintage music these days; he won't stop talking about it.
4. They didn't even realise how awkward the situation was, which made it worse.