Phrasal Verbs
What phrasal verb means to continue?
Carry on
What does "it's raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's raining very heavily
Choose the correct option: She __ to the party last night. A) has gone b) went
Went
Whats's the opposite of cheap?
Expensive
Which country is traditionally credited with starting the christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What phrasal verb means "to cancel"?
Call off
If someone is "over the moon", how do they feel ?
Very happy
Complete the sentence: "If I __ more time, I would help you."
Had
Change the word: Success --> adjective
Successful
what do you call the homes for the cookies who are like people?
Christmas houses.
What phrasal verb means "to discover information by accident?"
To find out
What does "to be on the same page" mean ?
To agree/ have the same understanding
What tense is used here and why ? " I had been working there for years before I quit."
Past perfect continuous -
What's the difference between job and career?
Job= specific work, career=long term professional path
What is Boxing Day?
The day after Christmas (Dec 26th) in the UK and some other countries.
Put up with
What does "to miss the boat" mean ?
To miss an opportunity
Correct the sentence "he suggested me to apply for the job."
He suggested that I apply/ He suggested applying
Choose the correct word: "He was ___ of lying to the police." a) accused b) blamed c)charged
Accused
Name one famous English Christmas novel by Charles Dickens
A christmas Carol
What phrasal verb means to suddenly "start doing something energetically?"
Throw yourself into
What does " to take something with a pinch of salt" mean ?
To be skeptical/not believing it completely
Never had I seen such a performance.
What's the difference between economic and economical?
Economic = related to the economy
Economical= saving money/resources
In English- speaking cultures, what does " the spirit of christmas" usually refer to?
Generosity, kindness , goodwill, togetherness