Vocabulary
This word means “to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered).”
A) acquire
B) receive
C) collect
D) secure
B) receive
Very easy
A) "Cool as a cucumber"
B) "Like clockwork"
C) "A piece of cake"
D) "Take the cake"
C) "A piece of cake"
What is the past tense of "choose"
chose
Tom walks to school every day because it is only ten minutes from his house.
Why does Tom walk to school?
A) He likes exercise
B) The school is close to his house
C) He has no bus pass
D) He is late every day
B) The school is close to his house
POV
Point of view
This word means “to carefully examine something in detail.”
A) neglect
B) avoid
C) inspect
D) guess
C) inspect
Very rarely
A) "Once in a while"
B) "Once in a blue moon"
C) "Once upon a time"
D) "Once upon a time"
B) "Once in a blue moon"
What is the past participle of "write".
Written
Sarah studied for three hours before the exam. As a result, she received the highest score in her class.
Why did Sarah get the highest score?
A) She guessed all answers
B) She studied for three hours
C) The exam was very easy
D) She copied from a friend
B) She studied for three hours
TMI
Too much information
This word means “to strongly suggest something without saying it directly.”
A) imply
B) import
C) intend
D) include
A) imply
Understand hidden meaning, not obvious words.
A) "Read between the lines"
B) "Don't judge a book by its cover"
C) "In someone’s good books"
D) "On the same page"
A) "Read between the lines"
Complete the sentence:
"If I had more money, I ___ a new car."
would buy
Many people prefer online shopping because it is convenient and saves time. However, some people still enjoy shopping in stores because they can see products before buying them.
Why do some people prefer shopping in stores?
A) It is cheaper
B) Online shopping is illegal
C) They can see products before buying
D) Stores are always closer
C) They can see products before buying
VIP
Very important person
This word means “to support or approve of something officially.”
A) certain
B) criticize
C) endorse
D) bless
C) endorse
Do something difficult or unpleasant
A) "Go cold turkey"
B) "Grin and bear it"
C) "Face the music"
D) "Bite the bullet"
D) "Bite the bullet"
What is the plural form of "ox".
Oxen
Although electric vehicles are often more expensive to purchase, they usually cost less to operate because they require less maintenance and use electricity instead of gasoline.
Why can electric vehicles be cheaper in the long run?
A) They require less maintenance and use electricity
B) They never break down
C) They are always free to charge
D) They are faster than all cars
A) They require less maintenance and use electricity
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
This word means “to gradually disappear or weaken.”
A) wither
B) fade
C) vanish
D) diminish
B) fade
Good luck
A) "Break a leg"
B) "Take a rain check"
C) "Fat chance"
D) "When pigs fly"
A) "Break a leg"
What is wrong with this sentence?
"If I would have known, I would have told you."
If I would (had) known, I would have told you.
A university introduced a policy allowing students to submit assignments up to 24 hours late without penalty. Administrators hoped this would reduce stress and encourage better-quality work. However, after one semester, many students continued to submit assignments at the last minute, suggesting that the policy had little effect on time-management habits.
What can be inferred about the policy?
A) It greatly improved student time management
B) It eliminated all stress for students
C) It made students stop doing assignments
D) It had little effect on time-management habits
D) It had little effect on time-management habits
ROI
Return on investment