Corrections 1
Irregular verbs
Trivia
Idioms 1
Idioms 2
100
I would rather eat potatoes than to eat rice. (1 error)
I would rather eat potatoes than eat rice.
100
What are the verb forms for "bleed"? Make a sentence in past and present perfect.
I bleed when I get a cut. I bled when i got a cut. I have bled when I got a cut.
100
Say this number two ways: 1660
one thousand six hundred and sixty sixteen sixty (address)
100
If your boss tells you they can't "make head or tail" of your report, what does it mean?
to not understand what you were trying to say
100
What does it mean to "cut corners" in your job?
to skip steps to get it done faster
200
Global warming affects all living things.
Global warming effects all living things. (1 error)
200
What are the verb forms for "bend". Give a sentence in the past tense and the present perfect.
I bend my knee. I bent my knee. I have bent my knee.
200
Correct this sentence and answer it: What is your birthday?
When is your birthday? August 3rd
200
If a co-worker says they "couldn't care less" about the new procedure, what do they mean? What would you say?
to not care or worry at all about it
200
What does a company do when they "downsize"?
layoff or fire people
300
It is hard to speak English then read it. (2 errors)
It is harder to speak English than read it.
300
forms and sentences for "choose"
I choose to come to class. I chose to come to class. I hav e chosen to come to class.
300
Say this numbers: 36,333 1998, 2053
thirty six thousand three hundred thirty three ninteen ninety eight twenty fifty three
300
True or False If your supervisor says your work "leaves much to be desired", you might be promoted. What does she mean?
False. You are doing a very poor job.
300
What does it mean when someone tells you to "put your money where your mouth is"?
to support with action what you believe in
400
I will either except cash or card credit. (4 errors)
I will accept either cash or a credit card.
400
forms of "creep" and sentences as before with "he".
He creeps down the hall. He crept down the hall. He has crept down the hall.
400
Why do business try to have "ergonomic" work stations?
to reduce employee injuries
400
What does it mean if you work at a place where there are "hard and fast rules"?
The rules are definite and unchanging.
400
If someone is doing something "behind your back", what does it mean? Give an example.
secretly, so you won't know about it.
500
I enjoyed planning garden or to make flower arrangement. (4 errors)
I enjoy planning a garden or making flower arrangements.
500
Correct these sentences and explain the differences in meaning: The Chinese have invented printing. How many plays has Shakespeare written?
The Chinese invented printing. How many plays did Shakespeare write? These are actions completed long ago, so it is correct to use the simple past tense.
500
Create a sentence using "overhead" and "morale".
The high overhead forced the company to cancel the annual party, which hurt employee morale.
500
You are told to "keep your nose to the grindstone." What does that mean?
to work hard; be consistent
500
What sould you do if a co-worker wants to "bend your ear" and it interferes with your work? What does it mean? Give a solution.
to talk with you about something important
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