Vocab I
You are all thriving in this class, what does it mean to thrive?
To do well/ very well
Descendants are the people that are born _________
you.
A. before
B. after
B. after
Donald ___________ saved some money by shopping around for that computer.
A. might have
B. should have
A. might have
Which sound is dropped in the word "broccolli"?
The second O
What kind of bug did I eat before?
A scorpion
You have all had a great impact on me.
What does impact mean in this sentence?
To make an impression
Starting a business can involve ________ a lot of money to get started.
A. depositing
B. loaning
B. loaning
He ____________ saved some money
A. couldn't have
B. could have
B. could have
Which sound is dropped from the word "mathematics"?
the E
Am I handsome?
A. yes
B. yes
C. yes
D. help us
All of the above
I need you to track this investment for me.
What does track mean in this sentence?
To keep an eye on/to follow
I keep trying to promote the idea of using electric cars in sports but no one likes my idea.
What does promote mean in this sentence?
To advertise or encourage something
"What is the meaning of culture shock? It's a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety when a person moves to a country and experiences an unfamiliar culture."
What's the purpose of the rhetorical question?
A. to encourage the audience to think
B. to invite the audience to agree
C. to provide an answer
A. to encourage the audience to think
Which sound is dropped from the word "several"?
The second E
What kind of car do I drive, at least the brand?
A Chevrolet Bolt EV
A metal pan conducts heat so be careful if you're going to touch it.
What does conduct mean in this sentence?
channels /transfers /moves it
A. habit
B. tendency
A. habit
There are two big parades on Moi Avenue, ________________________________________________________, during the carnival.
A. the main street in Mombasa
B. a type of music from the 1880s
A. the main street in Mombasa
It's your lucky day
400 points for you
When is our final, what day?
May 6th
When getting married, it's a good idea to make sure your principles align with those of your partner.
What are principles?
Strong ideas or thoughts
I was _________ that he'd return the money I gave him.
A. hesitant
B. doubtful
B. doubtful
I love the Mombasa Carnival, ______________________________________________________, that takes place in November.
A. a traditional festival in Kenya
B. the most popular language in Kenya
A. a traditional festival in Kenya
It's Amanda's lucky day
Her team gets 500 points
When is my birthday, how about the month at least?
November 21st