Boston
Boston University
Idioms
Vocabulary
Grammar
100

What is the Pru?

The Prudential Center--an office building and a shopping mall

100

Where is the main library?

On central campus.

Next to GSU.

Down the street from Warren Tower.


100

Explain this phrase:

I'm afraid I'm just not cut out for sports.

have an aptitude for 


100

Define or give a synonym for this word.

His grades have fluctuated over the semester.

moved up and down

100

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence.

Not everyone realize that Boston is built on "made land."


Not everyone realizes that Boston is built on "made land."

200

What is the name of Boston's baseball team?

The Red Sox.

200

What does GSU stand for?

George Sherman Union.

200

While I was looking through my father's desk, I came across a newspaper article about him.

found by accident

200

Define or give a synonym for this word.

His behavior in class is very obnoxious.

bothersome

doing small things others don't like

200

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence.

Chefs often experiment but they don't think of them as scientists.

Chefs often experiment but they don't think of themselves as scientists.

300

What is the name of the Italian neighborhood in Boston? 

The North End.

300

Within 25 years, how old is BU?

179.

300

Explain this phrase:

I won't be going out with Amy again. We just didn't hit it off.

get long from the beginning

300

Define or give a synonym for this word.

Adolescence is a difficult time for many people

teenage

12-19

300

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence.

The twins have so different skills in many areas that they don't seem like twins at all.

The twins have such different skills in many areas that they don't seem like twins at all.

400

Where do the Celtics play?

TD Garden.

400

What is the name of BU's sports teams?

The terriers.

400

Explain this phrase:

A: I didn't understand today's lecture.

B: Join the club!

I have the same problem

400

Define or give a synonym for this word.

There was a lot of ambiguity in his speech.

statements having more than one meaning

400

Find and correct the mistake in this sentence.

The higher the temperature of a molecule, the more it has energy.

The higher the temperature of a molecule, the more energy it has

500

What is the Esplanade?

A park along the Charles River from the BU Bridge to the Museum of Science
500

What is the last name of BU's president?

Brown.

500

Explain this phrase:

I'm afraid I bit off more than I could chew.

I took on more responsibility than I could handle.

500

Define or give a synonym for this word.

John is very charismatic.

extremely attractive and charming

500
Find and correct the mistake in this sentence.


Never I have seen such a beautiful sunset.

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

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