Vocabulary
Present/Past Adjectives
Personality Idioms
Mixed Conditionals
Nature vs. Nurture
100

being careful to avoid risks of any kind

cautious

100

My job is _____________ and it really pushes me out of my comfort zone. (choose one and change the form)

a. challenge

b. embarrass

c. threaten

a. challenging 

100

Someone who is different from the rest of their family or group and often gets left out

black sheep 

100

If I had gone to bed earlier, I __________ (feel) better today.

would feel

100

Are talents like playing the piano more related to nature or nurture?

Nurture

200

a distinguishing quality or characteristic

trait

200

I've never seen such a gripping / gripped movie. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!

gripping

200

Holding a grudge or being easily offended

a chip on (one's) shoulder 

200

If she had studied harder, she __________ (pass) the exam.

would have passed

200

What part of nature determines your eye color?

genes/DNA

300

to own, have, or hold something

possess

300

You have a choice. You can be selfish and take 300 points for yourself, or you can be a nice person and give 300 points to another team.

300

A person who is difficult to understand or get to know

a tough nut to crack 

300

If they __________ (not forget) their tickets, they could be at the concert right now.

hadn’t forgotten

300

Sophie loves playing soccer and is very good at it. Her father played soccer professionally when he was younger, and she practices a lot with her older brother. Which factor is influencing Sophie's skill in soccer: nature, nurture, or both?

Both

400

having power and influence over people

dominant

400

If I knew you were a Leo, I _ have gone on a date with you. I _ have known we _ be right for each other.

a. present participle / present participle adjective

b. past simple verb

c. modal verb

c. modal verb

400

someone who gives unwanted advice or who tries to control something that is supposed to be controlled by another person.

backseat driver 

400

If I were you, I __________ (apply) for the job last week.

would have applied

400

Carlos is an excellent runner, and his parents often say he gets his speed from his grandfather, who was also a professional athlete. Carlos doesn't get to run often, but when he does, he loves it.

Which factor is most likely influencing Carlos's running ability: nature or nurture?

nature

500

picky or difficult to please

particular

500

Your star sign tells me that you probably like _ out with _ people who talk about current affairs, and reading _ texts about complex issues facing people and the planet.

a. modal verb

b. present participle / present participle adjective

c. preposition

b. present participle / present participle adjective

500

Someone who is good at many things (but not necessarily an expert at any)

jack of all trades 

500

Overall, if you really wanted a good grade, you ____ [should / revise] your notes from last week, because we covered all these tips in class.

should have revised

500

***DAILY DOUBLE ***

Cars

Which animal can be seen on the Porsche logo?

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