Grammar
When I was a child, I ___________ play video games every day after school.
used to
The opposite of 'borrow'.
lend
The meeting was scheduled for 3 PM. However, the manager's flight was delayed, so it will now start at 4:30 PM. Why was the meeting postponed?
because the manager's flight was delayed
This environmental issue is caused by too much garbage and not enough recycling.
pollution
Don't wash the dishes! I've ___________ done it.
already
This adjective describes a person who is not willing to change their ideas or opinions.
stubborn
Anna finished her homework an hour ago. But her brother, Mark, is still studying because he has a difficult exam tomorrow.
Who has an exam soon, and what are they doing now?
Mark has an exam, and he is still studying
This is the name of the book you use to find the meaning of words.
dictionary
I ___________ (watch) TV when the lights suddenly ___________ (go out).
was watching, went out
An adjective to describe a film or book that is about real facts and events, not imagined ones.
non-fiction
The research suggests that while social media can help people stay connected, excessive use is linked to increased feelings of anxiety and loneliness, particularly among teenagers. The study recommends setting time limits on daily usage.
According to the study, what is a potential solution to the problem?
setting time limits on daily usage
This is the opposite of a passive voice.
active voice
If she ___________ (not hurry), she ___________ (miss) her flight.
doesn't hurry, will miss
The formal word for a 'job' or a profession that requires special education and training.
career
The email informed customers that their data might have been compromised in a recent security breach. It strongly advised them to change their passwords immediately and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity as a precautionary measure.
What two actions should customers take?
change their passwords and monitor their accounts
This is the general term for a word that describes a verb (e.g., 'quickly', 'well')
adverb
If I ___________ (win) the lottery, I ___________ (travel) around the world.
won, would travel
This verb means to stop something from happening or to decide that an organized event will not happen.
to cancel
The city council has approved a new initiative to reduce traffic congestion. Starting next month, a fee will be charged for vehicles entering the city center during peak hours. The money collected will be invested in public transportation.
What is the main goal of the new initiative?
to reduce traffic congestion
This word describes the main events of a book, film, or play.
plot