What word means a long period of time when there is little or no rain, causing a shortage of water?
Drought
What phrasal verb means "to stop doing a bad habit, like smoking or eating fast food"?
Give up
What adjective describes a person who always tells the truth, does not lie, and does not cheat?
Honest
What noun refers to a piece of paper given in a shop showing that you paid for an item?
Receipt
What noun means an official document showing you completed a course or passed an exam?
Certificate
What phrase refers to energy from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as solar or wind power?
Renewable energy
What adjective describes a body part or injury that causes physical pain when you touch it?
Painful
Which phrasal verb means "to have a good, friendly relationship with someone"?
Get on well with (someone)
Choose the correct verb: “Can I _______ £20 from you? I forgot my wallet at home.”
A) lend B) earn C) borrow
C) borrow
What phrasal verb means "to give completed homework or an assignment to a teacher"?
Hand in
Choose the correct form: “By the end of this century, scientists hope they _______ a solution to global warming.”
A) will have found B) will be finding C) find
A) will have found 💡 Grammar Explanation: We use Future Perfect (will have + past participle) for actions that will be completed before a specific point in the future.
Complete the indirect question:
Direct: "Where is the emergency department?"
Indirect: "Could you tell me where _______?"
Answer: ...the emergency department is?
💡 Grammar Explanation: Indirect questions use statement word order (Subject + Verb: the emergency department is), not inverted question word order (is the emergency department).
Complete the Reported Speech sentence: Direct: “I don't like sibling rivalry,” said Anna. Reported: Anna said that she _______ sibling rivalry.
...didn't like
💡 Grammar Explanation: Present Simple shifts to Past Simple in Reported Speech when the reporting verb is in the past (said).
Choose the correct option: “You _______ pay for the museum today; entry is free on Tuesdays.”
A) mustn't B) don't have to C) shouldn't
B) don't have to
💡 Grammar Explanation: 'Don't have to' shows a lack of obligation or necessity. 'Mustn't' indicates strict prohibition.
Choose the correct verb pattern: “The teacher advised us _______ revising early.”
A) to start B) starting C) start
A) to start
💡 Grammar Explanation: The verb pattern advise + object requires to + infinitive.
What compound noun refers to gases produced by vehicle engines that pollute the air?
Exhaust fumes
What noun means an official piece of paper written by a doctor that allows you to get medicine from a pharmacy?
Prescription
What phrasal verb means "to look or behave like an older relative in your family"?
Take after (someone)
What English idiom means "extremely expensive"?
Cost an arm and a leg
What phrasal verb means "to leave school or university before finishing your studies"?
Drop out (of school/university)
Complete the Conditional sentence: “If governments invested more in green energy, pollution _______ significantly.” A) would decrease B) will decrease C) decreased
A) would decrease
💡 Grammar Explanation: Second Conditional (If + Past Simple, would + base verb) is used for hypothetical or imaginary present/future situations.
Choose the correct modal verb: “She didn't come to school today and looked very pale yesterday. She _______ sick at home.” A) can't be B) must be C) should be
B) must be
💡 Grammar Explanation: We use 'must' for strong positive deduction when we are almost certain based on evidence.
Rewrite using Reported Speech: “Have you seen my brother?” Tom asked me. --- Tom asked me if _______ his brother.
...I had seen
💡 Grammar Explanation: Direct Yes/No questions use 'if/whether' in Reported Speech, and Present Perfect shifts to Past Perfect.
What phrase refers to the extra percentage of money you pay to a bank when you borrow money?
Interest rate
Choose the correct verb pattern: “I regret _______ you that your exam result was unsuccessful.”
A) informing B) to inform C) inform
B) to inform
💡 Grammar Explanation: 'Regret + to-infinitive' is used when giving bad news formally/politely. 'Regret + -ing' refers to feeling sorry about a past action.