Vocabulary
What does 'ghosting' mean in the context of dating?
Suddenly stopping all communication without explanation
Name three places to meet someone
Online dating app, gym, at work
A. He has just swiped right!
B. He just has swiped right!
A. He has just swiped right!
She used to going on blind dates.
She used to go on blind dates.
Ghosting – Catfishing – Chemistry – Red flag
Chemistry is positive; the others are negative dating behaviors.
Which term describes creating a fake identity online to deceive someone?
Catfishing
Name three dating app features
Swipe right
match
profile bio
A. I’m used to go on dates with strangers.
B. I’m used to going on dates with strangers
Correct Answer: B
“Be used to” is followed by a noun or gerund (-ing form).
I have seen him yesterday.
I saw him yesterday.
Swipe right – Match – Block – Profile
Odd One Out: Block
The others are actions or features used to connect; “block” is used to disconnect.
What does ‘swipe right’ mean on a dating app?
To show interest in someone
Name three red flags in dating
Ghosting, lying, jealousy
If I would meet someone interesting, I would ask them out.
B. If I met someone interesting, I would ask them out.
Correct Answer:
B In second conditional, use “if + past simple” + “would + base verb.”
I’m going to visit my friend tonight. (when said as a spontaneous decision)
I will visit my friend tonight.
Use “will” for decisions made at the moment of speaking; “going to” is for prior plans.
Honest – Jealous – Kind – Funny
Odd One Out: Jealous
The others are positive personality traits; jealousy is typically seen as a red flag.
Which term refers to the natural connection or attraction between two people?
Chemistry
Name three deal-breakers
Smoking
bad hygiene
no ambition
A. She’s the kind of person which always replies quickly.
B. She’s the kind of person who always replies quickly.
Correct Answer: B
Use “who” for people, not “which.”
If I will be late, they will be angry.
If I am late, they will be angry.
First conditional = “if + present simple” + “will.” Never use “will” in the if-clause.
Honest – Reliable – Attractive – Respectful
Odd One Out: Attractive
The others are personality traits linked to emotional maturity and long-term compatibility. “Attractive” is physical and more superficial.
What is a ‘deal-breaker’ in a relationship?
A trait or behavior that makes someone unsuitable as a partner
Name three signs of compatibility
Similar values
good communication
mutual respect
If she would have read his profile, she wouldn’t have gone on the date.
B. If she had read his profile, she wouldn’t have gone on the date.
Correct Answer: B
In third conditional, use “if + had + past participle” + “would have + past participle.” Never use “would” in the if-clause.
I used to getting nervous before first dates.
I used to get nervous before first dates.
“Used to” is followed by the base verb, not the gerund.
Reliable – Relatable – Trustworthy – Honest
Relatable
Reliable, Trustworthy, Honest → These are all about how much people can trust you.
Relatable → This means easy to understand or connect with emotionally.