Verbs & Stuff
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A truly ________ neighborhood celebrates the diverse traditions, languages, and customs of its people.
multicultural
What do you call someone who is responsible for designing and organizing cities and their infrastructure
city planner
Which city is the fourth-largest in the world by population?
A) São Paulo
B) Dhaka
C) Beijing
D) Mexico City
B) Dhaka
Fill in the blank: The architect ________ designed this skyscraper won an international award.
who
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________ had I seen such a drastic change in a city’s skyline until today.
Never
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The city’s most ________ district was once home to notorious crime lords but is now a thriving cultural center.
infamous
This term describes an area with a population that exceeds its capacity, leading to traffic congestion, noise, and limited resources.
overcrowded
New York City’s subway system has some unusual quirks. Which of the following is actually true?
A) The longest subway ride without transferring takes over 3 hours.
B) Some subway tunnels are home to an official colony of alligators.
C) The MTA built a secret underground bunker for the mayor beneath Times Square.
D) There is a fully abandoned station with a hidden entrance inside City Hall.
D) There is a fully abandoned station with a hidden entrance inside City Hall.
Identify the mistake in this sentence and correct it: “The metro system, that was built in 1904, is one of the oldest in the world.”
'that' should be replaced with 'which'
Identify and correct the mistake in this sentence:
“Only after the protests the government made changes.”
add 'did' after protests
Only after the protests did the government made changes.
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Rising rent prices have ________ many local families, forcing them to move to more affordable areas.
out-priced
Which slightly informal adjective describes an area known for its harsh conditions, lack of safety, or high crime rates?
rough
This megacity is home to the world's largest indoor ski resort, officially certified by Guinness World Records in 2024.
A) Singapore
B) Shanghai
C) Dubai
D) Riyadh
B) Shanghai
The organization, ________ mission is to provide housing for low-income families, has expanded its projects worldwide.
whose
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________ had the mayor proposed the plan than the opposition began protesting.
No sooner
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Many believe that a truly ________ society ensures fair access to education, healthcare, and housing for all.
equitable
A building that is significantly taller than the surrounding structures can be described as ________.
high-rise
Which megacity holds the record for the worst traffic congestion in the world, where commuters spend an average of 5+ hours stuck in traffic daily?
A) São Paulo
B) Jakarta
C) Manila
D) Mumbai
C) Manila
Combine the sentences using a relative clause:
The culinary festival takes place in our city.
It brings in thousands of tourists.
The culinary festival that (which) brings in thousands of tourists takes place in our city.
Rewrite the sentence using an emphatic structure: He had never witnessed such extreme gentrification before.
Never had he witnessed such extreme gentrification before.
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The urban renewal project focused on the ________ of public parks and recreational spaces.
enhancement
Schools, hospitals, and public services in many low-income neighborhoods are often ________, which can limit access to essential care and opportunities for residents.
under-resourced
This major city, originally named Tenochtitlan, was built on an ancient lakebed, causing it to sink at an alarming rate each year.
A) Mexico City
B) Jakarta
C) Bangkok
D) Cairo
A) Mexico City
Combine the sentences using a relative clause:
I have a professor.
All the students respect her for her wealth of knowledge.
I have a professor whom all of her students respect for her wealth of knowledge.
Rewrite the sentence using an emphatic structure: She rarely sees public transportation improve so quickly.
Rarely does she see public transportation improve so quickly.