Collocations
Do you say a quick temper or a fast temper?
Quick
If you put off a meeting do you,
A) Cancel it
B) Delay it
C) Move it earlier
Delay it
What does it mean to tell a white lie?
Tell a lie that isn't that important
True or false: Today, more people speak English as a first language than as a second language.
False.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Do you make a mistake or do a mistake?
Make a mistake
If a worker is laid off, what happened?
Fired without their control
If something is a pain in the neck, what is it?
Annoying
How many words did Shakespeare add to the English language?
Around 2,000
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What does it mean to be under pressure?
Under stress, anxiety
What does it mean if you run into someone?
Meet somebody by chance
What does hit the books mean?
Begin studying with intense effort
Which language gave us words like piano and balcony?
Italian
Which company developed the AI chatbot ChatGPT?
OpenAI
What does it mean to have a rough itinerary?
Basic, flexible plan
What does it mean to carry out something?
Perform a task
Complete this idiom: On the tip of my _______
tongue
Old English (spoken about 1,000 years ago) would be easiest to understand for someone who speaks:
a) German
b) French
c) Spanish
German
Which country hosted the 2020 Olympics?
Japan
Which one is correct?
We are strongly / highly opposed to the government's new policy
Strongly
What does it mean if two people fall out?
Have an argument and stop being friendly with them
If you go the extra mile, what are you doing?
Make more effort than expected
The word sky comes from what language?
Old Norse (Vikings)
Which country has the most official languages?
Bolivia