Idioms and Expressions
What does “break the ice” mean?
To make people feel more comfortable in a new situation
What’s a synonym for "big"?
Large, huge, massive.
What’s the past tense of "run"?
Ran
What’s the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
Pronounce this word: "comfortable."
/ˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/
What does "hit the sack" mean?
To go to bed or go to sleep.
What’s the opposite of "fast"?
Slow.
What’s the plural form of "child"?
Children
How many continents are there?
Seven
Which syllable is stressed in the word "banana"?
The second syllable
What does "cost an arm and a leg" mean?
Something very expensive.
Name three pieces of furniture found in a living room.
Couch, table, lamp, etc.
Correct this sentence: "He don’t like pizza."
He doesn’t like pizza.
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What’s the difference in pronunciation between "read" (present) and "read" (past)?
Present: /riːd/, Past: /rɛd/.
What does "burn the midnight oil" mean?
To work late into the night.
What’s the meaning of the word "ambitious"?
Having a strong desire to achieve success or goals.
What’s the difference between "there," "their," and "they’re"?
"There" refers to a place, "their" is possessive, and "they’re" means "they are."
What does DC means in Washington DC?
District of Columbia.
Pronounce this sentence: "She sells seashells by the seashore."
Correct pronunciation of the tongue twister.
What does "under the weather" mean?
To feel sick or unwell.
What’s a synonym for "happy" that starts with the letter "E"?
Ecstatic, elated, euphoric.
What’s the correct order of adjectives in this sentence? "A ___ car." (red, small, old)
A small old red car.
What’s the largest ocean on Earth?
Leonardo da Vinci.
What’s the difference in pronunciation between "desert" (the dry land) and "dessert" (the sweet treat)?
"Desert" is pronounced /ˈdɛz.ɚt/, and "dessert" is pronounced /dɪˈzɝːt/.)