feat
To abseil down a skyscraper would certainly be a daring feat.
venture
The expedition proved a dangerous venture.
advice NOUN
Advice is a suggestion from someone about what you should do.
guidance
Larissa needed guidance from her teachers about which college to apply for.
recommendation
Mum followed the doctor’s recommendation, and gave up smoking.
suggestion
My friend’s suggestion was to do our work first and play later.
tip INFORMAL
A good tip is to test the water with your toe before you jump in.
advise VERB
If you advise someone to do something, you tell them you think they should do it.
recommend
Mrs Singh recommended that I should sit nearer the front of the classroom.
suggest
“I suggest we go home,” said Mum.
urge
In his speech, the MP urged people to vote for him in the election.
affect VERB
If something affects someone or something else, it influences or changes them.
concern
The issue of global warming concerns everybody on the planet.
have an effect on
The moon’s gravity has an effect on the oceans, creating high and low tides.
influence
The judge’s sentence was influenced by the prisoner’s previous good behaviour.
involve
The accident happened nearby, but fortunately our car was not involved.
Be careful not to confuse the verb affect with the noun effect.
afraid ADJECTIVE
If you are afraid, you are frightened.
alarmed
“Don’t be alarmed,” Mum said calmly. “It’s only the wind rattling the windows.”
anxious
As I had not revised my spellings, I was anxious about the test the next morning.
fearful
Faiza is fearful of the dark.
frightened
“Don’t be frightened,” said the giant. “I won’t hurt you.”
nervous
Alim was nervous before his driving test.
petrified
My brother is petrified of going to the dentist.
scared
I told my brother there was nothing to be scared of.
terrified