Odd One Out
classical, jazz, pop, composer
composer = a person who writes and creates music
classical, jazz, pop = GENRES of music
Change the sentence from active to passive voice:
The computer analyzed the data.
The data was analyzed by the computer.
Can you _____________ the volume? The radio's a bit too loud and I'm trying to study!
a. turn on
b. turn down
c. turn in
turn down
to turn down = to decrease the volume of something
9,423
nine thousand four hundred twenty three
(OR ninety four hundred twenty three)
Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas
engage, concentrate, specifically, focus
specifically = adverb
engage, concentrate, focus = verbs
"Where is the bus? It should've been here at 4:00."
- Does this sentence express a regret or an expectation?
expectation
- Situation: Usually, the bus comes at 4:00, but now it's after 4:00 and the bus isn't here.
It's cold outside. You should ____ on a hat and gloves.
a. wear
b. take
c. put
put on
to put on = to wear or apply something to your body or face
12.096
twelve point zero nine six
What do you call a list of goals you want to achieve before you die?
A bucket list
washes, jumps, kicks, meets
(Hint: pronunciation)
washes
(pronunciation: Add a syllable /əz/)
jumps, kicks, meets = voiceless sound + /s/
"I shouldn't have spent so much money at the mall yesterday."
- Does this sentence express a regret or an expectation?
Regret
- This person spent too much money at the mall. He wishes he didn't!
I invited my friend to the party but she ______ down the invitation.
a. turned
b. sent
c. left
turned down
to turn down = to reject or say no to an invitation or offer
⅓
one third
This holiday is a special day to honor fallen soldiers. It started during the Civil War.
Name this holiday.
Memorial Day
(The last Monday in May every year!)
amazing, tired, confusing, scary
tired = passive adjective.
I am tired. / I feel tired.
SOMETHING ELSE is amazing, confusing, scary
(active adjectives)
"I studied really hard, but adjectives are still _____."
confused or confusing ?
confusing
I ______ on my mother to help me during difficult times.
a. count
b. turn
c. hold
count on
to count on = to trust someone to do something
(rely on, depend on)
$64.93
sixty four, ninety three
According to the results of one survey, what is the happiest country in the world?
Costa Rica
foot, good, look, food
(Hint: pronunciation)
food = /u/
foot, good, look = /ʊ/
I am _________________ history and culture.
a. interest
b. am interesting
c. am interested in
I am interested in history and culture.
Let's wait to see how this situation will ______ out.
a. go
b. leave
c. play
play out: to happen naturally and gradually
10,000,000,001
ten billion (and) one!
We watched a funny video about the most complicated word in English. Which country was the comedian from?
Finland