Grammar
The terms "its" and "it's" have
1. the same meaning
2. different meanings
2. different meanings
If someone says it is "raining cats and dogs" they mean it is raining:
1. Softly
2. Hard
3. *it is not raining when it was supposed to
2. Hard
What two words make "Y'all"
You all
Irony
Saying something when you mean the opposite
e.g. "what lovely weather we are having" when it is raining
Debt
/dɛt/
What word is wrong? What's the correct answer"
"Johnny has been working on his project since two years"
"since" should be "for"
What is someone doing if they "Spill the beans"?
Give away a secret
What does "bet" mean?
Yes
Necessary
When something is needed or essential
Nauseous
[ˈnɔʃəs]
Which is correct? "Reliable news is important" OR "Reliable news are important"
"Reliable news is important"
What does it mean to "cut corners"?
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
You would say "that's cap" if...
...someone is lying
Admire
To appreciate and respect an object, quality, or person.
Rural
rʊrəl
What word goes in the blank?
When he was a child, Tony spoke very ____ and his friends couldn't understand him.
1. Quieter
2. Quietly
3. Quiet
2. Quietly
What does it mean to "wrap your head around something"?
Understand something complicated
What does lowkey mean?
Kind of
Impeccable
without error or flaw
Colonel
kɜrnəl
Which word goes in the blank?
The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You ____ pack too much or you will have to take it out at the airport!
3. Had better not
What does it mean when said "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it"?
We'll talk about that later
What does higgledy-piggledy mean?
When something is confused or mixed up
Endeavour
When you try hard to do or achieve something
Epitome
ɪpɪtəmi