Grammar
Choose the correct sentence:
A) She have been to Paris twice.
B) She has been to Paris twice.
C) She had went to Paris twice.
D) She is been to Paris twice.
B) She has been to Paris twice.
Give a synonym for HAPPY.
joyful, glad, cheerful, pleased, delighted, content…
Which country has the most native English speakers?
A) UK
B) Australia
C) United States
D) Canada
C) United States
“Lisa goes to school by bus every day. Today the bus was late, so she arrived at 8:45 instead of 8:30.” — How late was Lisa?
Answer: 15 minutes
Describe what you did last weekend in at least 3 sentences. Use the past simple.
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Which sentence uses the first conditional correctly?
A) If I will study, I pass the exam.
B) If I study, I will pass the exam.
C) If I studied, I will pass the exam.
D) If I study, I would pass the exam.
B) If I study, I will pass the exam.
What is the noun form of the verb “to decide”?
decision
What is Thanksgiving traditionally celebrated with?
A) Fireworks and parades
B) A big family meal, usually with turkey
C) Exchanging gifts
D) Wearing costumes
B) A big family meal, usually with turkey
“Hundreds of people gathered in the square for the outdoor concert. The organizer said: ‘We’re amazed by the turnout.’” — What does turnout mean here?
Answer: the number of people who came/attended
Role-play: you ordered a pizza at a restaurant but got the wrong one. One student is the customer, one is the waiter. 60 seconds.
(“Could you…?”)…
Pick the correct passive voice:
A) The book is writing by the author.
B) The book written by the author.
C) The book was written by the author.
D) The book was wrote by the author.
C) The book was written by the author.
Use the phrasal verb “give up” in a correct sentence.
E.g. “She gave up smoking.” / “Don’t give up on your dreams!”
Shakespeare wrote his plays in which century?
A) 14th century
B) 15th century
C) 16th–17th century
D) 18th century
C) 16th–17th century
Find ONE word in this sentence that means “to make better”: “The city council announced a plan to enhance public transport and improve safety.”
Answer: enhance (or improve — accept both)
Compare life with and without smartphones. Give 2 advantages and 1 disadvantage. Use linking words: however, on the other hand, although, in addition.
structured comparison, 2–3 linking words, clear contrast
“By the time she arrived, the film ___.”
A) already started
B) has already started
C) had already started
D) was already starting
C) had already started
Explain the difference between MAKE and DO. Give one collocation each.
Make: make a mistake, make a decision (creating/producing). Do: do homework, do the dishes (tasks/activities).
Which English-speaking country drives on the LEFT?
A) United States
B) Canada
C) Australia
D) South Africa
C) Australia
“Social media has undoubtedly connected people. However, it has created a generation that is more anxious, more isolated, and less able to communicate face to face.” — Is the writer for or against social media? How do you know? Use evidence.
Against — “however” signals a shift; evidence: “more anxious,” “more isolated,” “less able to communicate face to face”
You’re being interviewed for a summer camp job. Answer: “Tell me about yourself and why you’d be a good team member.”
Look for: self-introduction, present simple + present perfect, positive adjectives, at least one concrete example
Reported speech. Original: “I am tired,” she said.
A) She said that she is tired.
B) She said that she was tired.
C) She told that she was tired.
D) She said she is being tired.
B) She said that she was tired.
Explain what the word “although” means and use it in TWO different sentences that both make grammatical sense.
Look for: contrast meaning understood (similar to “but,” “even though”), correct placement (beginning or middle of sentence), and two genuinely different examples. E.g. “Although it was raining, we went for a walk.” / “I passed the exam although I didn’t study much.”
Which statement about English as a global language is TRUE?
A) More people speak English as a first language than as a second/foreign language.
B) There are more non-native English speakers than native speakers.
C) English has the most native speakers of any language.
D) English is an official language in every country on Earth.
B) There are more non-native English speakers than native speakers.
“Marcus didn’t say a word during dinner. He pushed the food around his plate and stared at the wall. When his mum asked if he was okay, he just shrugged and went to his room.” — What can you INFER about Marcus? What technique does the writer use? Explain with evidence.
Marcus is upset/sad/worried — inferred through actions, not stated. Technique: showing not telling / indirect characterisation. Award points for textual evidence.
Your teacher has just told you that for the rest of the year, all exams will be replaced by group projects. In 90 seconds, respond: Do you think this is a good or bad idea? You must give at least THREE reasons, use evidence or an example, and end with a clear conclusion. The other team asks one follow-up question.
Look for: structured argument, at least 3 reasons, logical flow, advanced connectors (furthermore, consequently, however), handles follow-up without switching position