Grammar 1
Vocab 1
Miscellaneous 1
Grammar 2
Vocab 2
Miscellaneous 2
100
What grammar topics did we cover this semester (from the textbook)?
Unit 1: articles (a/an. the, no article)
Bonus: (Substitution of nouns and noun phrases)
Unit 4: Hypothesizing
Bonus: (Emphasis using inversion and fronting)
Unit 5: Participle clauses
Bonus: (groups of adjectives and gradable adjectives)
Unit 8: Verb patterns
100
If there is more than meets the eye, something is:
a. more interesting than it seems at first
b. hidden, and you will never find out what it is
a. more interesting than it seems at first
100
Where can you find extra practice and support for the exam?
Textbook Reviews pgs. 104-111
Grammar references pgs. 116-123
Moodle (Revision Week)
100
What are the four options for articles in English?
the
a/an
no article
100
If you second guess something, you
a. agree with another person's guess about what will happen
b. try to anticipate or predict what will happen
b. try to anticipate or predict what will happen
100
What kind of dog is London?
Greyhound :)
200
Fill in the blanks:
She has always been interested in ___ intersection of ___ culture and ___ technology, particularly in ___ context of ___ modern art.
She has always been interested in the intersection of Ø culture and Ø technology, particularly in the context of Ø modern art.
200
If something is a paradox, it is strange because:
a. there is a mistake that no one has noticed
b. it involves two ideas that are very different
b. it involves two ideas that are very different
200
what is a transitive verb?
what is an intransitive verb?
Provide an example sentence for each
also +200 pts for team with the least points
transitive verb - verbs that take direct objects
intransitive verb - verbs that do not have direct objects
:)
200
What is a complement?
an adjective or noun phrase that is used to describe or give more information about the subject of a sentence.
Typically describe unchanging states, use the simple tense (not continuous) and come after the verbs : appear, be, feel, keep, look, remain, seem, sound, and taste
200
Choose the best option
Before presenting her proposal, she made sure to ________ up on the latest policy developments to ensure her arguments were both accurate and persuasive.
a. write b. solve c. read d. research
c. read
Before presenting her proposal, she made sure to read up on the latest policy developments to ensure her arguments were both accurate and persuasive.
200
Which chapters did we cover this semester and what were their topics?
1. Innovation
4. Disruptors
5. Customer Engagement
8 Mindset
300
Name three of the formulas for verb patterns mentioned in the textbook?
For bonus pts, give an example sentence for each formula
1. verb + to + infinitive
2. verb + gerund (verb -ing)
3. verb + that clause
4. verb + complement
5. verb + preposition + noun/gerund
6. verb + object + -ing form
300
match 3 of the words with the definitions below
challenge, takeaway, sequence, benchmarking, background, reflection
1. the past events that explain a present situation
2. the use of external standards to assess performance
3. important information to remember from a meeting
1. the past events that explain a present situation => background
2. the use of external standards to assess performance => benchmarking
3. important information to remember from a meeting => takeaway
300
What were the writing genres this semester?
Unit 1: Investment research (SWOT)
Unit 4: Supply Chain Report
Unit 5: Advertising copy
Unit 8: Self-Assessment
300
Fill in the blanks:
___ impact of social media on ___ political discourse has been widely debated, but few agree on ___ long-term consequences.
She is studying ___ development of artificial intelligence and its influence on ___ global economy.
Double points!
The impact of social media on Ø political discourse has been widely debated, but few agree on the long-term consequences.
She is studying the development of artificial intelligence and its influence on the global economy.
300
Fill in the blanks:
- Launched in 1993, Apple’s first tablet was the MessagePad. The concept took time to cat_____ _____n, and it was not until 2010 that the iPad came out.
- The prototype works pretty well – our engineers just need to tin_____ w_____ a few small details.
- In the brainstorming meeting, they asked us to dr_____ _____p new scenarios for our next generation of video games.
- Launched in 1993, Apple’s first tablet was the MessagePad. The concept took time to catch on, and it was not until 2010 that the iPad came out.
- The prototype works pretty well – our engineers just need to tinker with a few small details.
- In the brainstorming meeting, they asked us to dream up new scenarios for our next generation of video games.
300
What should you include in a self-assessment?
Double Points!
achievements, challenges, specific examples
can briefly mention future goals (though not the main focus) and colleagues (but only how you worked with them)
400
Fill in the blanks:
After developing ___ new software, the company promised ___ significant improvement in ___ system’s performance.
__ organization has fostered ___ culture of innovation and accountability, enabling employees to take ___ calculated risk while maintaining ___ high standard of ___ performance in ___ competitive environment.
After developing Ø new software, the company promised a significant improvement in the system’s performance.
The organization has fostered a culture of innovation and accountability, enabling employees to take a calculated risk while maintaining a high standard of Ø performance in a competitive environment.
400
Match the sentence halves
400
What is the structure of supply chain report?
1. background, including an initial statement of recommendation
2. Business case with more detailed reasons, benefits, costs, risks, staffing needs and timescale
3. Summary
4. Restatement of recommendations
400
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form
The project manager implemented stricter guidelines to _______________ off track during team meetings. (discussions/ go/ avoid)
The project manager implemented stricter guidelines to avoid discussions going off track during team meetings.
400
Match the sentence halves
400
take 400 pts from team with highest score
sorry :)
500
Fill in the blanks with correct words and forms:
Research previously ____________________ __________ favor established brands, meaning that smaller companies __________________ brand recognition, yet recent trends_____________ this pattern is beginning to shift. (suggest/ consumers/ tend/not afford/ ignore/indicate)
Research previously suggested that consumers tend to favor established brands, meaning that smaller companies couldn’t afford to ignore brand recognition, yet recent trends indicate that this pattern is beginning to shift.
500
Fill in the blanks:
Through p____________ and an u______________ approach, she managed to build the entire system from _______________ despite limited resources and time constraints.
Through persistence and an unorthodox approach, she managed to build the entire system from scratch despite limited resources and time constraints.
500
How many passports (citizenships) does Ms. Mathys have? Where from?
also -500 pts for team with most points
only 2 - Switzerland + US
whoops sorry :)
500
1.Which geographical features do not use articles?
2. Which geographical feature use "the"?
1. Mountains, islands, lakes, countries, regions, streets, bridges
2. Water features (oceans, seas, rivers, canals, straits, mountain ranges, groups of islands, countries in plural, continents, deserts, valleys)
500
Fill in the blanks:
As digital platforms have become a m___________ of modern communication, professionals who are well ________ in data analysis are better able to tap _______ emerging trends and audience behavior.
As digital platforms have become a mainstay of modern communication, professionals who are well versed in data analysis are better able to tap into emerging trends and audience behavior.
500
How many years did Xenia play the piano for?
~19