Vocabulary
Our Ops Branch has quite the team dynamic and it could be because they are quite similar in their ways. However, there is one specific team member who has a few [eccentric] habits, such as never wearing socks during an important presentation. A) disgusting B) strange C) messy
b) strange
What is the difference in prepositions when you have different vs same
different from vs same as
This lesson is the same than the one we did last week.
than
Fill in the blank with the correct tense:
As usual, next year I ____ my vacation in my country house. (spend)
will spend
Is information countable or uncountable?
Uncountable
Define weave.
Intertwine, lace
I need to learn these verbs ___ heart, ___ tomorrow.
by-by
Identify the error and correct it.
The veterinary teams, range from a small clinic staff to a comprehensive practice with specialists and state-of-the-art facilities, supports the veterinarians in providing optimal care for animals.
range -- ranging
What tense would you use if you are discussing a future action we see as new or temporary?
Future continuous
What is the appropriate way to pronounce the following:
debate
dib-ate
Du fromage en grains is what in English?
Cheese curds
Explain the difference between "for" and "since". Provide an example for each.
For: To show a period of time, in the past, present or future.
Since: Used to refer to a time (an action that begun in the past and is still continuing)
Identify the error(s) if any.
While inspecting food safety, it's crucial to ensure that the temperature of the ingredients are at their appropriate levels, as well as checking for any potential cross-contaminations.
are -- is
their -- its
Give an example sentence where you can either use the present perfect or present perfect continuous tense with no change in meaning.
Related to work or living.
I have lived in Ottawa for 5 years.
I have been living in Ottawa for 5 years.
When do you use "you and I" vs "me and you"?
You and I = subject position/subject pronoun replacement
me and you = object/object pronoun replacement
Define accentuate.
Make something more prominent or noticeable.
To postpone is to put ____
put off
Is there an error in the following statement. If yes, why is it an error?
I am 5-feet-6.
Use the singular form when talking about a person’s height:
I am 5-foot-6.
I am 5-feet-6 inches tall.
When is the present perfect used compared to the present perfect continuous?
While both tenses refer to actions that are happening at this moment, there is a detail that you need to pay attention to. Present continuous refers to actions that started and are continuing in the present. while present perfect refers to actions that started in the past and are still ongoing right now.
List 3 uncountable nouns that are already plural.
News
Groceries
Police
Customs
Goods
What does it mean when something "takes its toll"?
Have a harmful/unfavourable effect, especially so as to cause damage, suffering, or death.
To investigate is to look ______
into
Is there an error in the following statement. If yes, why is it an error?
If I were rude to you, I apologize.
were --> was
We only use were when the situation is unreal.
Choose an expression that you know and put it into a sentence that uses the past tense.
She walked as slow as a snail.
Under what rule can "if" and "should" be used in the same sentence?
When "should" is behaving as a modal verb and not as an alternative for it.
Ex: If you win that lottery, you should help a charity.