GRAMMAR
What do we call this tense: had + been + the -ing form of the verb
Past perfect continuous
What is the most common and exact synonym for "should"? Spell it out.
ought to
Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
William Golding
Who is the narrator of the story?
Kathy H.
Characterize an autodidact.
a person who teaches himself or herself, rather than being taught by a teacher
John dropped the glass. Make:
1) an object question
2) a subject question
1) What did John drop?
2) Who dropped the glass?
If you make a commitment, what do you make?
Which character often speaks in non-standard English, typical for a working class?
Piggy
In which decade is the story set?
in the 1990s
What is the literal meaning of "brace for impact"?
Prepare yourself physically for a collision or crash.
Explain the difference in meaning:
1) I needn't have bought the bread.
2) I didn't have to buy the bread.
1) I didn't know, so I bought the bread.
2) I knew I didn't have to buy the bread.
Describe an oast house.
A building designed for drying hops, usually having a conical or pyramidal roof.
What does the Beast symbolize?
the innate evil in all human beings
Who is the author of Never Let Me Go?
Kazuo Ishiguro
Which rechargeable battery technology is found in smartphones and laptops?
A Lithium-ion battery.
Fill in the articles if necessary:
What is a shamrock?
a type of clover that has three round leaves, used as a symbol of Ireland
Which character represents civilization and democracy?
Ralph
What is a "possible" in the story?
The model from which a clone is made.
When we talked about how old some sports are, I showed you Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s 1565 painting The Hunters in the Snow. Besides ice hockey and ice skating, which sport is depicted in it?
Curling
Complete the gaps: If I ____ (buy) milk when I went shopping, we ____ (make) pancakes now.
If I HAD BOUGHT milk when I went shopping, we WOULD MAKE pancakes now.
Define a no-brainer.
It is something such as a decision that is very easy or obvious.
What is the literal translation of "Beelzebub" into English?
Lord of the Flies
What genre is the novel? Use two adjectives to describe the genre of the novel.
a dystopian sci-fi novel
When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
On March 17.