Grammar
Fill in the blank: “She waited _____ the bus stop for 20 minutes.”
at
What is the opposite of “agree”?
disagree
What does the word “tenuous” most likely mean in this sentence?
Weak or fragile.
What does the slang phrase “bail” mean in this context: “I’ve got to bail on the party tonight”?
To leave or cancel plans suddenly.
What does "when pigs fly" mean?
something that will never happen, impossible
Fill in the blank: “He succeeded _____ convincing everyone of his plan.”
in
Fill in the blank: “His _______ attitude made it difficult for others to trust him.”
aloof
True or False: A theme is always clearly stated in a text.
False
What does “no biggie” mean?
It's not a big deal, no problem
What does "hit the books" mean?
study
Correct the sentence: "No sooner she had arrived than it started to rain."
"No sooner had she arrived than it started to rain."
Define ubiquitous
Example: "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."
present everywhere
Choose the best summary for this passage:
"The scientist’s groundbreaking research on renewable energy has inspired new policies worldwide."
A) The scientist’s research is important locally.
B) The scientist’s work has had global impacts on energy policy.
B) The scientist’s work has had global impacts on energy policy.
What does “chill out” mean?
calm down
What does "I can eat a horse" mean?
very hungry
What does the suffix “-less” mean in the word “hopeless”?
without
What does “conundrum” mean?
A difficult problem or puzzle.
What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?
A metaphor directly compares two things without "like" or "as," while a simile uses "like" or "as."
What does “hyped” mean?
excited
What does “blow off steam” mean?
vent, express anger
What is the passive form of “He writes a book”?
A book is written by him.
What is the noun form of “decide”?
decision
What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince the audience of a particular viewpoint.
If someone says, “I’m swamped at work,” what do they mean?
very busy
What does it mean if someone tells you to “hold your horses”?
wait, be patient