Phrasal verbs
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb meaning to tolerate or endure something unpleasant:
“I can’t ____ ____ with his constant complaining any longer.”
put up
A colleague says, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.” What does this mean?
A. They will deal with a problem when it actually arises.
B. They will avoid discussing the problem permanently.
C. They will solve the problem before it occurs.
D. They will ask someone else to solve the problem.
A
Choose the correct verb: “My daughter usually (walk / walks) to school.”
walks
What is the capital city of Australia?
Canberra
How many sides does a hexagon have?
six
Complete the sentence with a phrasal verb: “I can’t ____ what the sign says because the writing is too small.” Use a phrasal verb meaning see or read with difficulty.
make out
Someone says, “He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.” What exactly did he do?
A. He accidentally revealed a secret.
B. He deliberately changed the party arrangements.
C. He refused to keep a promise.
D. He exaggerated what had happened.
A
What makes the findings particularly interesting ______ the fact that the results from both experiments are remarkably similar.” (is/are)
is
Which 19th-century British author wrote A Christmas Carol, a novella featuring Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come?
Charles Dickens
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What does come across mean in this sentence? “I came across an old photograph while cleaning my room.”
To find or discover something by chance.
A student has “passed the exam with flying colours”. What does this mean?
A. The student passed by a very narrow margin.
B. The student passed with excellent results.
C. The student passed after receiving extra help.
D. The student passed despite missing several classes
B
Choose the correct verb:
“Neither the students who arrive early nor the teacher who supervises them (know / knows) why the classroom doors (is / are) still locked.”
knows; are
Which Shakespeare play features the characters Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo?
Macbeth
What is the largest ocean on earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb: “The football match was ____ off because of the heavy rain.” Use a verb meaning cancel.
Called. “The football match was called off.”
A politician is accused of “sitting on the fence” when asked to support one of two proposals. What does this mean?
A. The politician supports both proposals equally.
B. The politician refuses to explain either proposal.
C. The politician avoids choosing a side.
D. The politician changes sides after making a decision.
C
Choose the correct verb: “A number of students (has / have) applied for the exchange programme.”
have
In which country would you find the Māori people?
New Zealand
What is the linguistic term for a word or phrase that imitates the sound it describes, such as buzz, clang or hiss?
Onomatopoeia
The politician tried to avoid answering the journalist’s question, but eventually she had to come ______ and admit that mistakes had been made.
clean
What is burning the midnight oil?
Staying up late, working or studying
Find and correct the agreement error: “Not only the players but also their coach were disappointed with the result.”
Were should be was
What is the earliest form of the English language called?
Old English/Anglo Saxon
What is the name of the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars?
Photosynthesis.