Vocabulary and Synonyms
What is a synonym for happy?
glad, joyful, pleased
What does the prefix un- mean in the word unhappy?
not
She ___ to class every day. (go or goes)
goes
Sara was hungry, so she made a sandwich. Why did Sara make a sandwich?
Because she was hungry
You meet a classmate for the first time. What is one friendly thing you can say?
“Hi! My name is ___. Nice to meet you!”
What is a synonym for begin?
start
Add a prefix to make the opposite of the word possible.
Impossible. The prefix is im-
Yesterday, I ___ dinner with my family. (eat or ate)
ate
The bus was late. Amir arrived at work at 9:15 instead of 9:00. What happened?
Amir arrived 15 minutes late because the bus was late.
You do not understand your teacher's directions. What can you say?
“Could you please repeat the directions?”
What is a synonym for difficult?
hard, challenging
What does the suffix -er mean in the word teacher?
A person who does something or has a particular job.
There ___ three books on the table. (is or are)
are
Lina studied every night and asked her teacher for help. On Friday, she passed her test. What helped Lina succeed?
She studied and asked her teacher for help.
You are at a job interview. The interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself.” Give an example of a good response.
“My name is ___. I am hardworking, and I enjoy learning new things.”
What is a synonym for purchase?
buy
What does the prefix re- mean in the word rewrite?
Write again
He _____ like coffee. (don't or doesn't)
doesn't
It was cold and windy. Marco put on his coat before leaving. What can you infer about Marco?
He wanted to stay warm because the weather was cold.
You need to make a doctor's appointment by phone. What could you say?
“Hello, I would like to make an appointment, please.”
Maya is reliable. She always arrives on time and finishes her work.
What does reliable mean?
Dependable, or someone you can trust.
Add a suffix to the word help to describe someone who gives help or support.
help + ful
Complete both sentences using FOR or SINCE:
I have lived here ___ 2024. I have studied English ___ two years.
since 2024 ... for two years
Nadia applied for three jobs. She received two rejections, but she prepared for another interview. What does this tell you about Nadia?
She is persistent and does not give up.
Describe one challenge you faced while learning English and explain how you handled it. Answer in at least two complete sentences.
Answers will vary. Students should describe a challenge and explain what they did to overcome it.