On The Road

Question 1

(Road) junction – intersection / —

Answer 1

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A place where two or more roads meet
ex: Slow down as you approach the junction

Question 2

A bend – curve / straight

Answer 2

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A curve in a road or path
ex: Be careful — there’s a sharp bend ahead

Question 3

Lane – path / —

Answer 3

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A part of a road marked off for a single line of traffic
ex: Stay in your lane when driving on the highway

Question 4

Motorway – highway / —

Answer 4

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A wide road for fast-moving traffic, especially long-distance
ex: We took the motorway to get to the city faster

Question 5

Via – through /

Answer 5

Part of speech: preposition
Definition: Going through a place to reach another
ex: We drove to Italy via France

Question 6

I ended up – I finished up / I planned to

Answer 6

Part of speech: phrase (past verb phrase)
Definition: To finally be in a particular place or situation without planning it
ex: We got lost and ended up in a small village

Question 7

Main road – highway / side street

Answer 7

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A large or important road that connects towns or cities
ex: The house is just off the main road

Question 8

A pedestrian – walker / driver

Answer 8

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A person who is walking, especially in a town or city
ex: Pedestrians should cross only at the lights

Question 9

Pavement – sidewalk / road

Answer 9

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A hard surface beside a road for people to walk on
ex: She walked along the pavement to the bus stop

Question 10

Pedestrian crossing – crosswalk /

Answer 10

Part of speech: noun
Definition: A place marked on the road where pedestrians can safely cross
ex: Always stop at the pedestrian crossing if someone is waiting

Question 11

Approaching – nearing / leaving

Answer 11

Part of speech: verb (present participle)
Definition: Coming closer in distance or time
ex: A car was approaching the crossing too fast

Question 12

Swerve – veer / stay

Answer 12

Part of speech: verb
Definition: To turn suddenly to avoid hitting something
ex: He had to swerve to avoid a dog in the road

Question 13

Overtaking – passing / falling behind

Answer 13

Part of speech: verb (present participle)
Definition: To go past another vehicle that is going more slowly
ex: She was fined for overtaking on a bend