Gerund or Infinitive?
Vocab Race
Age Stuff
Surprise Me
100

decide +

i

100

what's usual

norms

100

Which generation was largely born in the 60s/70s?

Generation X
100

How many syllables is this word, and which syllable receives the stress?


Meritocratic

5, 4

200

promise

i
200

relaxed, easygoing

happy-go-lucky

200

What are some typical traits of Baby Boomers, according to the reading?

awv

200
What hobby is Emily really good at (do) ?

doing

Irish dancing

300

avoid

g

300

a system of with levels

hierarchy

300

Which age group is considered "senior citizen" in the US?

65+

300

If you fail at something, it might feel like a __________ defeat. (vocab word)

crushing

400
Fill in:

I decided to stop (smoke) when I got pregnant.

She stopped (smoke) on the way to work.

smoking

to smoke

400

based on people's achievements

meritocratic

400

What are some differences between Millenials and Gen Z?

AWV

400
Fill in the missing prepositions:

I looking forward ___ meeting you tomorrow. I'm excited _______ seeing you in real life after so many years of written correspondence. I'm so thankful ____ our friendship. I do need to apologize ____ my late reply.

to, about, for, for

500
I think you should try (finish) the project by tonight.


I think you should try (take) vitamins in the evening to see if it makes you less queasy.

to finish

taking

500

come to people's attention

come to the fore

500

Why are Baby Boomers called Baby Boomers?

Baby boomers got their name from a phenomenon known as the baby boom. This boom was a spike in birth rates after World War II. In the United States, around 3.4 million babies were born in 1946, more than ever before in United States history

500

What was the generation BEFORE boomers called?

The Silent Generation
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