Vocab 1
For a game with no teams there is a maximum of 1,500 x 5 points = 7,500 points. To win the game, the group of players must get at least 5,000 points.
You have been awarded 100 points to start.
Which two of these expressions is NOT an idiom for a person? A big cheese, A couch potato, A wet blanket, A tough cookie, A blank slate, a loose cannon, A small measure, A rotten apple.
'A blank slate' and 'A small measure'
Give two verbs which are used with both gerunds and infinitives but with a change of meaning. For one of the verbs, give two examples to demonstrate the different meanings.
STOP REMEMBER NEED TRY GO ON REGRET MEAN
Harriet would have got the job if she had better prepared for the interview. ... Rewrite this sentence using HAD.
Had Harriet been better prepared for the interview, she would have got the job.
What is the capital of Costa Rica? What is the capital of Syria?
San José and Damascus.
Complete these idioms: 1) The life and soul of the ... 2) A pain in the ... 3) The black ... of the family. 4) A dark ... 5) A whizz ... 6) To be set in your ...
1) The life and soul of the party. 2) A pain in the neck. 3) The black sheep of the family. 4) A dark horse. 5) A whizz kid. 6) To be set in your ways.
Jason's mind was _____ by lack of sleep, making it hard for him to concentrate on his work. ... Fill the space with the correct answer: a) entangled b) befogged c) extolled d) disbarred
b) befogged
Give four verbs which are used in the pattern VERB + OBJECT + TO + INFINITIVE. Give two example sentences.
ADVISE ALLOW ASK BEG ENCOURAGE EXPECT FORCE INVITE ORDER PERMIT PERSUADE RECOMMEND REMIND TEACH TELL WANT WARN WOULD LIKE
I could have become a great musician if I had pursued my passion and not become an accountant. ... Rewrite this sentence using ONLY.
If only I had pursued my passion and not become an accountant, I could have become a great musician.
In physics, what is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity. Mass is measured in kilograms (kg), while weight is measured in newtons (N).
1. The b______ city centre was alive with people hurrying to work, vendors setting up their stalls, and the constant hum of traffic. 2. The r______ building, with its broken windows and peeling paint, stood as a stark reminder of the town’s prosperous past. 3. We spent the day exploring the p______ village, with its cobblestone streets and beautifully preserved historic houses. 4. The u______ wilderness was a haven for wildlife, with dense forests, clear streams, and a stunning array of flora and fauna. 5. The q______ little cottage, with its thatched roof and blooming garden, seemed straight out of a fairy tale.
1. The bustling city centre was alive with people hurrying to work, vendors setting up their stalls, and the constant hum of traffic. 2. The run-down building, with its broken windows and peeling paint, stood as a stark reminder of the town’s prosperous past. 3. We spent the day exploring the picturesque village, with its cobblestone streets and beautifully preserved historic houses. 4. The unspoilt wilderness was a haven for wildlife, with dense forests, clear streams, and a stunning array of flora and fauna. 5. The quaint little cottage, with its thatched roof and blooming garden, seemed straight out of a fairy tale.
This word means 'very expensive and fashionable, in a way that is intended to attract people’s attention and admiration'. Example: They dined at a _____ restaurant that just opened downtown. ... a) swanky b) dreary c) kooky d) sloppy
a) swanky
Name the two verbs which are used in the pattern VERB + OBJECT + BARE INFINITIVE (no 'to') and give one example sentence.
LET and MAKE
The brothers may well have won the tennis doubles match if they had trained harder. ... Rewrite this sentence using LIKELIHOOD.
In all likelihood the brothers would have won the tennis doubles match if they had trained harder.
When was the Battle of Alcácer Quibir, also known as the “Battle of Three Kings” fought in Morocco?
The Battle of Alcácer Quibir was fought on 4th August 1578.
1. The sun was barely p______ through the clouds. 2. Alqueva is the biggest r______ in Europe. 3. I was left feeling h______ by the experience of meeting Mother Teresa. 4. He realized that life is unpredictable and fleeting, so he s______ the moment whenever an opportunity presented itself. 5. Her desk was a j______ of papers, coffee cups, and stationery, reflecting the chaos of the busy work week.
1. The sun was barely peeping through the clouds. 2. Alqueva is the biggest reservoir in Europe. 3. I was left feeling slightly humbled by the experience of meeting Mother Teresa. 4. He realized that life is unpredictable and fleeting, so he seized the moment whenever an opportunity presented itself. 5. Her desk was a jumble of papers, coffee cups, and stationery, reflecting the chaos of the busy work week.
This word means 'Brilliantly or excessively showy; cheaply showy in a tasteless way; flashy.' Example : “The parade float was ______, with bright, clashing colours and excessive decoration.” ... a) gloomy b) hefty c) frumpy d) gaudy
d) gaudy
Which verb can be followed by the full infinitive or bare infinitive but where it is preceded by 'can't' it takes the gerund? Give an example sentence showing the use of this verb with 'can't'.
HELP
The Smiths regret not going on holiday to the Azores. ... Rewrite this sentence using WISH.
The Smiths wish they had gone on holiday to the Azores.
During which geological period did the dinosaurs become extinct? a) Cretaceous b) Jurassic c) Triassic d) Permian e) Carboniferous f) Devonian
Dinosaurs became extinct at the end of the a) Cretaceous Period, about 66 million years ago. This marked the beginning of the Cenozoic Era.
Here is a list of compound nouns. Find 3 that are made up: thunderstorm, heartbreak, daymatch, lifejacket, sunflower, snowboy, eyebrow, watermill, catchphrase, daredevil, frostbite, lungfish, honeycomb, keyhole, landlady, matchstick, nightfall, overkill, pancake, quicksand, shipwreck, toothpick, vineyard, hedgerow, sandback, whirlpool
daymatch, snowboy, sandback
1. My sister is ______; she makes friends everywhere she goes. 2. His ______ decision to invest in the risky venture resulted in a significant financial loss. 3. She is always ______ of others’ feelings and goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels included. 4. Given the sensitive nature of the situation, he decided to handle it in a ______ manner. 5. Her ______ comments during the meeting showed that she had a deep understanding of the issue. ... a) impetuous b) perceptive c) gregarious d) considerate e) circumspect
1. My sister is gregarious; she makes friends everywhere she goes. 2. His impetuous decision to invest in the risky venture resulted in a significant financial loss. 3. She is always considerate of others’ feelings and goes out of her way to make sure everyone feels included. 4. Given the sensitive nature of the situation, he decided to handle it in a circumspect manner. 5. Her perceptive comments during the meeting showed that she had a deep understanding of the issue. comments during the meeting showed that she had a deep understanding of the issue. 1c 2a 3d 4e 5b
Indicate whether these verbs are followed by a gerund or infinitive: there are 5 of each and you must get them all correct to get the points. ENJOY PROMISE THREATEN RISK ADMIT DENY MANAGE TEND LEARN POSTPONE
Gerund: ENJOY RISK ADMIT DENY POSTPONE
Infinitive: PROMISE THREATEN MANAGE TEND LEARN
The traffic was terrible and as a consequence the two friends were seriously late for the appointment. ... Rewrite this sentence using BUT.
But for the traffic, which was terrible, the two friends wouldn't have been so late for the appointment.
Give the chemical formula for hypochloric acid.
The chemical formula for hypochloric acid is HClO. It is also known as chloric acid, chloranol, hydroxidochlorine, hydrogen hypochlorite, or chlorooxidane. Note that hypochloric acid is different from hydrochloric acid, which has the chemical formula HCl.