Talking about the Past
He ___________ the test yesterday (pass)
(past simple)
passed
According to the Fluency video, what should you try to eliminate from your speaking test?
A. Fast response
B. Connected sentences
C. Thinking sounds
D. Extending your answers
C. Thinking sounds
Correct the sentence:
As soon as I get to work all the phones start ringing. They don't stop to ring all day.
As soon as I get to work all the phones start ringing. They don't stop ringing all day.
costs an arm and a leg
to expose corruption and wrongdoing
blow the whistle
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
The dog chased it's tail.
The dog chased its tail.
(not it's)
What does the word Escalate mean?
to increase or become more intense (usually rapidly)
When I got to the house yesterday, he ____________ a coke. (drink)
(Past continuous)
was drinking
According to the Fluency video, what is the biggest problem most students have when it comes to their speaking tests?
A. Lack of ideas
B. Horrible pronunciation
C. Lack of grammar
D. Speaking too much
A. Lack of ideas
They can see you’ve done your homework.
(Why do we use the infinitive and not the gerund in this case?)
Modal verbs (could, can, may, might, etc) are followed by an infinitive
help someone
lend someone a hand
someone who changes their mind often on important issues
flip flopper
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
"I don't think I want to go to school today", said Sam.
"I don't think I want to go to school today," said Sam.
(comma should be inside the quotes)
What does the word Impeccable mean?
the highest standards; faultless
By the time Erica arrived, Daniel __________. (leave)
(past perfect)
had left
According to the Fluency video, what is an Idea Bank?
The speaker describes it as "doing your thinking before the test"
(Create topics within topics to choose from, make a list of ideas, make a list of vocabulary words, etc.)
Correct the sentence:
They even let me to leave early so I can pick up my son from school.
They even let me leave early so I can pick up my son from school.
good luck! (in showbusiness)
break a leg!
to give a payment in secret or unlawfully
under the table
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
Sales came in above forecast this month, they’re projected to be up next month as well.
Sales came in above forecast this month; they’re projected to be up next month as well.
or
Sales came in above forecast this month. They’re projected to be up next month as well.
What does the word Perplexed mean?
baffled; completely puzzled
They _________________ playing football in that field before it started to rain. (be)
(Past perfect continuous)
had been
In Dr. Mehrabian's 7-38-55 rule, 55% of communication is visual, 38% is vocal, and what does he say make up the other 7%?
Verbal (or the actual words that you actually say)
Projecting self-confidence at an interview is vital for success.
(Why do we use the gerund and not the infinitive in this case?)
If the verb is the subject of the sentence, the gerund is usually used
to disregard or ignore someone in a rude way
to give someone the cold shoulder
What is the meaning of Malarky?
nonsense
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
I received a letter saying that my application had been successfull.
Successful (not successfull)
What does the word etch mean?
to produce something (such as a pattern or design) on a hard material by eating into the material's surface
He _______________ studying in the library for three hours. (be)
(Present perfect continuous)
has been
What are the 4 styles of Communication? What is the most effective style of communication?
-Passive, Aggressive, Passive-aggressive, Assertive
-Assertive
I think I managed to hide it.
(Why do we use the infinitive and not the gerund in this case?)
“Manage” is followed by a full infinitive
all attempts are failing because a person is not understanding you and/or wasting your time
Beat (or bang) one’s head against the wall
trying to make a situation right without involving police
taking the situation (or law) into one's own hands
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
Let’s arrange a meeting with Rico, the sales director, Tyler, the head recruiter, Brynn, VP of marketing, and you.
Let’s arrange a meeting with Rico, the sales director; Tyler, the head recruiter; Brynn, VP of marketing; and you.
(use ; to separate complex sentences)
What does the word Farce mean?
ridiculous or absurd (sometimes false but false as a parody)
**** DAILY DOUBLE ****
The topic is SPORTS. Choose who you would like to answer the question.
How many Major League baseball teams are there in New York?
How does talking on the telephone limit our 3 Vs (according to Dr. Mehrabian)
the listener loses the opportunity to observe body language and facial expressions (Visual)
Which one of these sentences are in correct:
1.) We were to have received a pay rise this year.
2.) Management have admitted to have broken their promise to increase salaries.
2.) Management have admitted to having broken their promise to increase salaries.
or
2.) Management have admitted to breaking their promise to increase salaries.
To accidentally say the wrong thing
to put one's foot in one's mouth
when a political candidate chooses a running mate with the goal of bringing more widespread appeal to the campaign
balancing the ticket
The following phrase has a punctuation or spelling error. Find and correct the mistake:
The men were knowledgeable, thourough and careful.
Thorough (not thourough)
What does the word Pungent mean?
Having a sharply strong smell*