VOCABULARY
OXYMORON
by or with
PHRASAL
CONNECTIVES
100
Answer in 'traditional jeopardy' style. (Start with 'What is...')
vibrant
What is energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement?
100
+Give the meaning.
bitter sweet
- a mix of happiness and sadness, where something pleasant also carries an element of regret, loss, or pain
100
Complete the sentence with by or with.
We were able to find the place _________ GPS.
WITH
100
Complete the sentence with fill in, out, or up:
They need to __________ the stadium to the last chair to make it a success.
(Write the complete phrasal verb.)
FILL UP
100
Which connective best completes this sentence to show why something happened? "The game was canceled _______ it started to rain heavily."
A) so
B) because
C) but
D) although
B) because
200
landmark
What is a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are?
200
+Give the meaning.
act natural
- to behave in a normal, relaxed, and unforced manner, typically to avoid attracting attention, appearing suspicious, or seeming nervous
200
Complete the sentence with by or with.
Wine is technically done _________ fermenting the grape juice.
BY
200
Complete the sentence with make out of, up of, or make up:
The furniture are mostly _____________ red ochre.
(Write the complete phrasal verb.)
make out of
200
Choose the connective that correctly shows the result of the first action. "The student studied every night for a week; _______, she earned an A on the final exam."
A) since
B) because
C) therefore
D) however
C) therefore
300
jostle
What is to knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them / get more space when you are in a crowd of people ?
300
+ Give the meaning
deafening silence
- a silence that is so profound, noticeable, or heavy it feels loud, often implying disapproval, tension, or shock when speech or noise is expected
300
Which sentence is INCORRECT?
A) The mural was painted by a local artist with a very thin brush.
B) I managed to fix the loose cabinet door by a screwdriver I found in the kitchen.
C) The secret message was written by hand with invisible ink.
D) They traveled to the remote island by boat because the bridge was closed.
B) I managed to fix the loose cabinet door by a screwdriver I found in the kitchen.
300
Complete the sentence with tear down, off, or up:
He needed to ________________ the whole billboard to make way for the sky scraper.
(Write the complete phrasal verb.)
tear down
300
Identify the sentence that uses the connective incorrectly.
A) We stayed inside because of the heat was too intense.
B) The flight was delayed due to a mechanical error.
C) Since it was a holiday, the library was closed.
D) He was tired because he stayed up late.
A) We stayed inside because of the heat was too intense.
400
otherworldly
What is not ordinary/usual/ alien like?
400
random order
-an observed sequence with unpredictable outcome
400
Complete the sentence with by or with ---in order of the missing items.
"The ancient vault was finally opened ______ a master locksmith ______ a set of improvised tools, which he had meticulously crafted ______ hand and ______ great precision."
BY-WITH-BY-WITH
400
What sentence did not use a phrasal verb correctly?
Which sentence uses the phrasal verb INCORRECTLY?
A) Before we leave for the road trip, we need to fill up the gas tank at the station.
B) The old stadium was torn out last night to make room for a modern shopping mall.
C) The creative student decided to make up a sculpture out of old soda cans and wire.
D) Please fill in your name and date at the top of the exam before you begin.
C
400
Which sentence best demonstrates a causal relationship using a transition? "The crops failed this year ________ the extreme drought that lasted all summer."
A) in spite of
B) as a result of
C) even though
D) nonetheless
B) as a result of
500
ambience
What is the character of a place or the quality it seems to have?
500
Hint: Something that shouldn't be known but is, to people.
open secret
500
How many by or with errors are in the paragraph below?
"The grand mural was painted with a famous artist who worked tirelessly for three days. She created the fine details by a tiny brush, carefully moving her arm by a steady motion. The project was finally completed with a coating of varnish to protect the colors from fading."
3
500
How many phrasal verb errors are in the paragraph below:
"To start the project, you must fill up the application form and fill in every blank space with your details. Once you are finished, you can make up a creative story made up of five different characters. If you make a mistake, please do not tear down the page; simply cross it out and continue
2
500
Which of the following sentences uses a connective to show that a cause did not produce the expected result?
A) Consequently, the team lost the championship.
B) The team practiced daily; thus, they were prepared.
C) Although the team practiced daily, they still lost the match.
D) The team lost since they didn't practice.
C) Although the team practiced daily, they still lost the match.