traits of character
tenses
comparative & superlative
people's looks
idioms
100
John always looks on the bright side of life. He's very...... (OPTIMIST)
optimistic
100
I usually (go to bed) at eleven o'clock.
go to bed (usually, Present Simple)
100
Jane is (tall) than Mary.
taller (than, comparison)
100
adjectives to describe people's height?
tall, short, of average height
100
Someone suggested that we play a party game to _____ the ___.
break the ice
200
Jerry is very popular at school because he's so.... (FRIEND)
friendly
200
My mum and I (ride a bike) at the moment.
are riding a bike (my mum and I = we, at the moment)
200
John is (cool) guitar player in school.
the coolest (in school = out of all, superlative)
200
adjectives to describe people's weight?
thin, slim, skinny, plump, fat, overweight, strong, muscular, of medium build
200
We love our two-year-old, but sometimes she _____ us _____.
drives us crazy
300
a person you can rely on?
reliable
300
I'm bored. I think I (watch) a film.
I think I'll watch a film (decision made on the spot, Future Simple)
300
Video games are as (good) as films.
good (as...as, comparison)
300
adjectives to describe people's hair?
fair, blond, dark, ginger, going grey. almost bald, white, curly, wavy, straight, shoulder-length, long, etc.
300
The right to _____ one's ____ freely is a fundamental human right.
speak one's mind
400
name 3 positive traits of character
good job!
400
She (write) an essay, when her alarm clock (go off).
She was writing an essay, when her alarm clock went off. (past action in progress interrupted by another past action)
400
I've had (bad) nightmare tonight out of all dreams I've ever had!
the worst (irregular adjective, out of all, superlative)
400
adjectives to describe people's age?
young, in his/her (early/late) twenties, thirties etc, younger/older than he/she looks, middle-aged, etc.
400
The neighbors' loud music every night is starting to ___ on my ______.
get on my nerves
500
name 5 negative traits of character
nice!
500
Question: How long have you known your closest/best friend?
great!
500
Compare these three people
fantastic!
500
describe these two men
thanks!
500
In sensitive situations, it's crucial to ____ your ______ and think.
hold your tongue