vocab
conjunctions
gerunds / infinitives
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etiquette trivia
100
She has a strong Scottish ______ so her English doesn’t sound the same as a Londoner.
She has a strong Scottish accent so her English doesn’t sound the same as a Londoner.
100
In _______ of texting being convenient, I prefer talking to someone.
In spite of texting being convenient, I prefer talking to someone.
100
I really enjoy ______ (watch) TV!
I really enjoy watching TV!
100
How many Spanish-speaking people do we have in the class?
5!
100
True or false? In many Asian cultures, kissing is viewed as an intimate act and not always seen as positive in public.
True!
200
I made a ______ when I left by saying ‘hello’ instead of ‘goodbye’.
I made a mistake when I left by saying ‘hello’ instead of ‘goodbye’.
200
________ I can speak some French, I’m not good enough to work in France.
A. Despite
B. Although
C. But
B. Although I can speak some French, I'm not good enough to work in France.
200
It's very difficult _________ (cook) beef Wellington.
It's very difficult to cook beef Wellington.
200
Who has the longest name in the class?
Sebastian!
200
In China and Korea it's better if you greet who first, younger or older people?
Older people!
300
I spoke to the librarian in _____ about borrowing a dictionary.
I spoke to the librarian in person about borrowing a dictionary.
300
Postcards from holidays are nice, _____ emails are much quicker.
A. in spite
B. despite
C. but
Postcards from holidays are nice, C. but emails are much quicker.
300
I chose ________ (sit) at the back of the theatre. It's not as noisy there.
I chose to sit at the back of the theatre. It's not as noisy there.
300
Who from the class is a graphic designer?
Lupe!
300
True or false? Blowing the nose on the street is often seen as impolite in many cultures, for example, South America or Italy.
False! It is seen as impolite in North America and England.
400
He only speaks a little German. He isn’t _______.
He only speaks a little German. He isn’t fluent.
400
______ the cost, it is worth getting a good smartphone.
A. In spite
B. Despite of
C. Despite
C. Despite the cost, it is worth getting a good smartphone.
400
I can't remember _______ (lock) the door, I hope I did!
I can't remember locking the door, I hope I did!
400
Who from the class wants to work as a flight attendant?
Cristina!
400
True or false?
In Indonesia, the left hand is considered unclean. You should not touch anyone, pass anything, or point with your left hand.
True!
500
Did you get a ______ to your question?
Did you get a reply to your question?
500
I hate video calls. I always video call my friends.
:)
500
I wish I could stop _______ (smoke), but I only have 10 minutes to finish my project!
I wish I could stop to smoke, but I only have 10 minutes to finish my project!
500
Who is here for the most weeks in total?
Loan!
500
In which country is this gesture seen as rude?
Vietnam!