Vocabulary
In America, drinking before your 21 is against the ____ but most people do it anyway.
law
Add the correct punctuation.
The war in Iran which started a month ago is not going well for the US
The war in Iran, which started a month ago, is not going well for the US.
Say this in the passive voice:
Someone stole my motorbike.
My motorbike was stolen by someone.
_______, she woke up, then, she took a shower.
first
pity (verb)
to feel bad for someone
Our IELTS teacher gives very confusing instructions that don't ______________.
makes sense
Add the correct punctuation.
The nominees for student of the month are as follows Minh Hy Cao Dat and Sy Truong
Add the correct punctuation.
The nominees for student of the month are as follows: Minh Hy, Cao Dat and Sy Truong.
Say this in the passive voice:
The Celtics beat the Lakers 98-85.
The Lakers were beaten by the Celtics 98-85.
We waited and waited until _______, it was our turn.
finally
arrogant (adjective)
overconfident, thinks they're better than they really are
The police are looking for a man who fits the following _________: about 165 cm tall, black hair and round glasses.
description
Add the correct punctuation.
Gia An who used to be a student at The Dewey School suddenly disappeared the rumor is that he had 500 million dong in gambling debt to the Haiphong mafia
Gia An, who used to be a student at The Dewey School, suddenly disappeared; the rumor is that he had 500 million dong in gambling debt to the Haiphong mafia.
Say this in the passive voice:
Coca Cola owns Sprite, Dasani and Monster energy drinks.
Sprite, Dasani and Monster energy drinks are owned by Coca Cola.
You can play Roblox _________ you finish your homework.
after
gullible (adjective)
someone who believes anything they hear or is easily tricked
My friend enjoyed the movie and thought it was ________. I thought it was a pretty ________ movie: it was ok.
amazing, basic or average
Add the correct punctuation.
Teacher Kevins favorite band is My Chemical Romance hes going to see them in concert in November
Teacher Kevin's favorite band is My Chemical Romance; he's going to see them in concert in November.
Say this in the passive voice:
Some Dewey students broke a window in the 4th floor hallway.
A window in the 4th floor hallway was broken by some Dewey students.
People used to send letters _______ we invented phones.
before
obstacle (noun)
something that is blocking you or in your way
You know that the water is _________ because you see ________ rising from the pot on the stove.
boiling, steam
Add the correct punctuation.
Last year when I visited Japan I ate sushi wagyu beef and ramen they were all very delicious
Last year, when I visited Japan, I ate sushi, wagyu beef and ramen; they were all very delicious.
Why do people use the passive voice?
To emphasize the action being done, if they don't know who did it or they want to deflect blame.
The trial will start ________ the judge hits his gavel (hammer).
when or as soon as
decay (verb)
to rot or break down
I know the waterpark is closed, but there are other activities to __________. __________, we could play soccer.
consider, for instance
Add the correct punctuation.
In my opinion these are the best games that came out in 2025 Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Doom 3 The Dark Ages and Tomodachi Life
In my opinion, these are the best games that came out in 2025: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Doom 3: The Dark Ages and Tomodachi Life.
Say this in the passive voice:
Doctors without Borders helps millions of people whom wars have injured around the world.
Millions of people injured by wars around the world are helped by Doctors without Borders.
Teacher Kevin told his students to complete their revision packet, but some students had ________ finished it.
already
rendezvous (verb)
to meet other people at the same location
Having a high ________ of customers is _________ for a business to be successful.
quantity, required
Add the correct punctuation.
When Johnny died his last words to Ponyboy were Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold
When Johnny died, his last words to Ponyboy were: "Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold".
Say this in the passive voice:
World War II started in Europe when Germany and the Soviet Union invaded Poland in 1939, but Japan had already been attacking China for 2 years at that point.
World War II had been started in Europe when Poland was invaded by Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, but China had already been under attack by Japan for 2 years at that point.
Lebron James scored the game winning shot _______ the game clock ran out.
(these two events occur at the same time)
just as
condescending (adjective)
sounding like you're talking down to someone as if you're better or smarter than them.