Generations
Born in post-WWII, played a big role in shaping consumer culture and often associated with the counterculture movements of the 1960's:
1. Latchkey Generation
2. Baby Boomer Generation
3. Greatest Generation
2. Baby Boomer Generation
Which of these has a similar meaning to elite?
1. fast
2. best
3. light
4. perfect
2. best
Name one of the top five "snowiest" states
Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Colorado or Alaska
Correct if necessary: Each student is required to take the exam.
CORRECT
Correct pronunciation of "the" in the phrase: the animal: "thee" or "thuh"
thee
US president known as the "Father of Our Country"
George Washington
Experienced major events like 9/11, the Great Recession and the rise of social media. Tend to value experiences over material possessions.
1. Millenials
2. Silent Generation
3. Generation Alpha
1. Millenials
Correct English pronunciation of chaos?
1. cha - ooz
2. choose
3. kay - os
4. sh - a- oos
3. kay - os
Name the two US states that are not part of the contiguous 48 states.
Alaska and Hawaii
Correct if necessary: The student, as well as his teacher, enjoy the class.
The student, as well as his teacher, enjoys the class. (Singular subject doesn't include the teacher as written.)
Which one has a different syllable emphasis:
1. alarm
2. bathroom
3. argue
4. pavement
1. alarm
Name of movie that won the award for "Best Picture" at the 2025 Oscar Awards
???
First true digital natives who grew up with smartphones, social media, and constant Internet access.
1. Tiktok Generation
2. Generation Z
3. Generation X
2. Generation Z
Hearty is a synonym for
1. kind
2. loyal
3. central
4. strong
4. strong
Spell correctly one US state that would be considered a "flyover state."
Responses may vary
Correct if necessary: Neither the dogs nor the cat are going outside.
Neither the dogs nor the cat is going outside. (rule of closeness)
Which pair does not rhyme?
1. wait/hate
2. touch/much
3. Thailand/island
4. ant/want
4. ant/want
Meaning of this abbreviation: FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Known for patriotism, hard work, and commitment; fought in WWII
Greatest Generation
grapple: problem :: immune : _________
1. disease
2. belief
3. success
4. speech
3. restate
Name two of the least snowy US states.
Two of these: Hawaii, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi
Correct if necessary: At the end of the semester comes the difficult tests.
At the end of the semester come the difficult tests. (inverted semester with subject = tests)
Choose the two words that don't rhyme:
1. squawk and caulk
2. blood and mud
3. again and attain
4. party and hearty
3. again and attain
Fill in the missing word in this idiom:
On cloud _______
nine
Experienced the rush of personal computers and the end of the Cold War. Parents were more often both working and divorced.
Generation X
Impressive is __________ that could mean ________.
1. noun; dramatic
2. adverb; imposing
3. verb; tense
4. adjective; awe-inspiring
4. adjective; awe-inspiring
Name 5 of the top 10 most populated US cities (2024)
NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville
Correct if necessary: One-third of the city is without power.
CORRECT
Which word has a different word stress?
1. improve
2. stomach
3. jumper
4. crowded
1. improve
Fill in the missing words in this idiom:
Bite off more _____ _____ _____ _____
than you can chew
Grew up during the Great Depression and WWII. Known for being frugal, hardworking and conformist with traditional values and a focus on family and community.
Silent Generation
What cannot be said about impulsive actions?
a. impulsive actions may be taken without thinking carefully about them.
b. impulsive actions may be done in haste
c. impulsive actions may be done with a lot of forethought
d. impulsive actions may not be mindful of the possible consequences.
c. impulsive actions may be done with a lot of forethought
Name the states that border the Pacific Ocean.
Correct if necessary: When he talk, everybody listens.
When he talks, everybody listens. (both singular subjects)
Correct pronunciation of the italicized word in this phrase:
I saw Taylor Swift in person the other day.
Really? The Taylor Swift?
"Thee"
On the other hand