Grammar
This movie is _________ (interesting) than the last one we watched.
This movie is MORE INTERESTING than the last one we watched.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The movie was really ____. I loved it!"
A) boring
B) exhilarating
C) atrocious
Exhilarating - making one feel very happy, animated or elated!
What does it mean to "give back"?
This phrasal verb means to return something that was borrowed.
What is "may I" and when would you use this?
This is a polite way to ask for permission to do something, often used at the beginning of a sentence.
Angry, fuming, furious, irritated, enraged.
She has been ________ (study) every day for the past week.
She HAS BEEN STUDYING every day for the past week.
We need to ________ the rubbish before the garbage truck arrives.
A) clean
B) take out
C) fix
B) take out
We need to take out of rubbish before the garbage truck arrives.
What does "blow your top" mean?
What does "it was a blast" mean?
The phrase is used to express that something was a good or successful experience.
What is a synonym of overwhelming?
Intense, overpowering, unbearable, overbearing, formidable, devastating, staggering, immense, compelling, unstoppable
He is the _______ (fast) runner in our class.
He is THE FASTEST runner in our class.
Which word does not match the others?
Unhappy, sorrowful, gloomy, elated, down, melancholic
Elated - means overjoyed or very happy
All of the other words mean sad
What does "run of out steam" mean?
This idiom means to be very tired.
What does "clear as day" mean?
This expression is used to describe an idea that is obvious or easy to understand.
What is the antonym of temporary?
Temporary means only lasting for a short time.
Therefore, the antonym is permanent, which means lasting forever or for a very long time.
The weather today is _______ (bad) than yesterday.
The weather today is WORSE than yesterday.
Match the word JUBILANT with the correct meaning:
a) Easily broken or damaged
b) Feeling or showing great happiness
c) Lacking interest or excitement; boring
d) Willing to give or share freely
e) Changing frequently or unpredictably
B) feeling or showing great happiness
What does it mean to "carry on"?
This phrasal verb can mean to continue something despite difficulties OR to behave hysterically.
What does "go ahead" mean?
This phrase is used when you want to encourage someone to speak freely or share their thoughts.
What is a synonym for content?
Happy
This is the _________ (delicious) cake I've ever tasted.
This is the MOST DELICIOUS cake I've ever tasted.
Fill in the blank:
He was _________ to make the decision, unsure of what to do next.
A) distract
B) threatening
C) reluctant
D) fortunate
E) contemplate
C) reluctant
Being reluctant means feeling unwilling or hesitant to do something. It refers to a state of hesitation or resistance due to uncertainty, lack of desire, or discomfort with a situation.
He was reluctant to make the decision, unsure of what to do next.
What does "a bull in a china shop" mean?
Someone who is clumsy or awkward, especially in sensitive or delicate situations.
What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
"Hit the nail on the head" means to describe exactly what is causing a problem or situation.
Example: You really hit the nail on the head with your suggestion.
What is the antonym of timid?
Timid means fearful, shy or lacking courage.
The antonym of timid is courageous or brave.