English Vocabulary

Felix Kellaway

Vocab Exercise - Match the sentences with the appropriate word.

Prescription
Chronic pain
Depression

Controlled

Over-the-counter

Controversial
Addictive
Criminalised

Hard drug
Recreational

Vandalism
Legalised
Assault

Soft drug

1. People often get into arguments about drugs, it is a ___________ topic.

2. Alcohol was once illegal, but since then it has been ___________.
3. Tobacco is __________, that is why its hard to quit smoking.
4. I tried to buy a drug at the pharmacy, but the pharmacist told me that I
needed a ___________.
5. Cancer is a difficult disease to have for many reasons, including the
___________ that it causes.
6. Yesterday Brian was beaten up on Main St. He was a victim of
___________.
7. Some people believe that tobacco should be ___________ because it can
cause cancer.
8. Someone destroying public property is an example of ___________.
9. Drugs like Aspirin and Tylenol are common painkillers. You do not need a
prescription to buy them. They are available _________ .
10. People who are always sad may be suffering from ___________.
11. Many people use illegal drugs for ___________ reasons. They want to
have fun.
12. Drugs like alcohol and tobacco arent illegal, but they are ___________ by
the government.
13. Cocaine is considered a ___________ while marijuana is considered a
___________.