Question 1

A lift in a skyscraper can [ascend] to the top floor very quickly.

Accepted Answer

stijgen

Question 2

The Great Barrier Reef is the most well-known [coral reef].

Accepted Answer

koraalrif

Question 3

When the [current] is too strong you shouldn’t swim here.

Accepted Answer

stroming

Question 4

I’ve always been a bit scared of the [depth] of the ocean.

Accepted Answer

diepte

Question 5

Don’t [descend] the stairs hastily, or you might fall and hurt yourself.

Accepted Answer

dalen

Question 6

Although the rise in global temperature is [gradual], it is very dangerous.

Accepted Answer

geleidelijk

Question 7

I really have a [lack of] motivation to finish this project.

Accepted Answer

gebrek aan

Question 8

[Marine] animals are creatures that live in the ocean.

Accepted Answer

zee-

Question 9

You should [obey] the no-eating-or-drinking rule on the bus.

Accepted Answer

gehoorzamen

Question 10

Micro plastics [pollute] the oceans as well as the fish you eat.

Accepted Answer

vervuilen

Question 11

I can’t [be responsible for] your safety.

Accepted Answer

verantwoordelijk zijn voor

Question 12

You should [secure] your hair and wash your hands before cooking.

Accepted Answer

vastmaken

Question 13

We saw a huge [shipwreck] on the bottom of the ocean when we were snorkelling.

Accepted Answer

scheepswrak

Question 14

We had a [substantial] amount of rubbish after cleaning my room.

Accepted Answer

aanzienlijk

Question 15

Pieces of ice are floating on the [surface] of the lake.

Accepted Answer

oppervlakte

Question 16

I always try to [surround] myself with like-minded people.

Accepted Answer

omringen

Question 17

When it’s high [tide] the beach is much smaller than at low [tide].

Accepted Answer

getij

Question 18

You need to wear clothes that are [appropriate] for the occasion.

Accepted Answer

gepast

Question 19

As long as she isn’t [certified], she isn’t allowed to do this job.

Accepted Answer

gediplomeerd

Question 20

The [coast] is littered with trash that washed up from the ocean.

Accepted Answer

kust

Question 21

You can [dissolve] the sugar in your tea by stirring it with a spoon.

Accepted Answer

oplossen

Question 22

Because the Dead Sea contains a lot of salt, humans [float] naturally on the surface.

Accepted Answer

drijven

Question 23

Did she [intentionally] tell you the wrong room number?

Accepted Answer

opzettelijk

Question 24

A piece of glass may easily [puncture] the tyre of your bike.

Accepted Answer

doorprikken

Question 25

They always [underestimate] their own strengths and abilities.

Accepted Answer

onderschatten

Related quizzes

Related quizzes