Threads of time 🕰️ (Grammar)
Ties that bind 💑(Vocabulary)
Echoes of the past🙊(Phonetics)
Knots and twists👓(Spelling)
Weave the message📖(Writing)
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I ___ (never/see) such a beautiful red thread before! (Fill in the blank)
I have never seen such a beautiful red thread before!
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What does "to keep in touch" mean?
To continue communicating with someone.
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How do you pronounce the "-ed" in "talked"? (A) /t/ (B) /d/ (C) /ɪd/
(A) /t/
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Which is correct? (A) Commiting (B) Committing
(B) Committing (Double consonant because of the short vowel sound before "t.")
100
What is the main purpose of a newsletter?
To inform, engage, and update an audience on specific topics.
200
What is the difference between "I lost my red thread" and "I have lost my red thread" in meaning?
"I lost my red thread" refers to a specific past event, while "I have lost my red thread" suggests a present result of a past action.
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Which word means "a strong connection between people"? (A) Skeptical (B) Bonds (C) Isolation
(B) Bonds.
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Which of these words has a different "-ed" pronunciation? (A) Helped (B) Played (C) Wanted
(C) Wanted – because it ends in /ɪd/, while "helped" is /t/ and "played" is /d/.
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Why does "travel" become "travelled" in British English but "traveled" in American English?
British English doubles the "l" before "-ed" in two-syllable words if the last syllable is stressed.
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Which section comes first in a newsletter: (A) Introduction, (B) Call to action, (C) Conclusion?
(A) Introduction
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Correct the sentence: "She has met her soulmate two years ago."
"She met her soulmate two years ago." (Past time expressions like “two years ago” require Past Simple.)
300
Fill in the blank: After the argument, they decided to ___ and apologize. (Phrasal verb)
"make up." (Meaning: to reconcile after a conflict.)
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Transcribe the correct pronunciation: "She waited and listened, but he walked away."
"Waited" → /ɪd/, "listened" → /d/, "walked" → /t/.
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Fill in the blank: Affection + "-ate" → _____
Affectionate
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Why should a newsletter be engaging and easy to read?
To keep the reader interested and ensure the message is clear.
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Rewrite the sentence using Present Perfect: "They started keeping in touch last month."
"They have kept in touch since last month."
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Give an example of how to use “commitment” in a sentence.
Example: "A strong relationship requires commitment and trust."
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Sort these verbs into the three "-ed" pronunciation categories: "loved, fixed, needed, moved, watched, painted."
/d/ → loved, moved
/t/ → fixed, watched
/ɪd/ → needed, painted
400
Identify and correct the misspelled word: "He was really supriseed by the news."
Surprised (Correct spelling).
400
What are two important things to consider when choosing a newsletter audience?
Their interests and their level of knowledge on the topic.
500
Explain why we say "He has believed in fate all his life" but "He believed in fate when he was a child."
The first sentence uses Present Perfect because the belief continues up to the present. The second sentence uses Past Simple because the belief was only true in the past.
500
Explain the difference between "negotiation" and "to resolve."
"Negotiation" is the process of discussing to reach an agreement, while "to resolve" means to find a final solution to a problem.
500
Explain the rule for when "-ed" is pronounced as /ɪd/.
When the base verb ends in /t/ or /d/, we add an extra syllable /ɪd/ to pronounce the "-ed" ending.
500
List three common words where adding -ing doubles the consonant.
Running, beginning, stopping.
500
Write a short subject line for a newsletter about conflict resolution tips.
"Find Peace: Simple Conflict-Resolution Tips You Can Use Today!"