GRAMMAR
Which is correct? “I wish I knew” or “I wish I would know”?
I wish I knew.
If someone is reluctant to do something, are they eager or unwilling?
Unwilling
If something is a blessing in disguise, is it ultimately good or bad?
Good, despite initially seeming bad.
A strong desire to achieve something, usually requiring considerable effort.
Ambition
Which country has the most time zones?
France (12)
Russia (11)
“Had I known about the problem, I ___ differently.” (act)
would have acted
What adjective describes someone who is extremely careful about small details? (Starts by "M")
Meticulous
What does to brush something off mean?
To dismiss or ignore it.
The ability to recover quickly after difficulties.
Resilience
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Rewrite using an inversion: “I had never seen such a beautiful place.”
Never had I seen such a beautiful place.
If a problem is mitigated, has it become worse or less severe?
Less severe
If someone backs out of an agreement, what do they do?
Withdraw from it.
A tendency to avoid making decisions because you're afraid of making the wrong one.
Indecisiveness
Which element has the chemical symbol W?
Tungsten
What's the difference between “You needn't have done it” and “You didn't need to do it”?
The first means you did it, but it wasn't necessary; the second doesn't necessarily say whether you did it.
What's being assertive?
Assertive = confidently expressing your views/needs.
What does to be snowed under mean?/To be wrapped up with...?
To be extremely busy/overwhelmed with work.
Something that is likely to happen because it has happened repeatedly in similar circumstances.
Predictable
What is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise?
Venus
Correct the sentence: “If I would have been told earlier, I could avoided the problem.”
What does ubiquitous mean?
Present or found everywhere.
If someone says “I'll take that with a pinch of salt,” what do they mean?
They don't completely believe or trust what they've been told.
A situation in which two things that seem contradictory are actually both true.
A paradox
How many legs does a butterfly have?
6