Grammar
What is a prefix that means "against"?
What do you call a three-dimensional circle?
Sphere
Name two important reading skills, and explain what they are.
Skimming is understanding the gist of a text quickly, and scanning is looking for key information quickly.
What was the most popular app worldwide in July 2021?
Tiktok
Use a weak modal verb in a sentence.
I could study biology at university.
Fill in the blank: "Your teachers would like you _________ a speech at the graduation ceremony."
to make
What are three other ways to say "In my opinion,"?
To my mind, If you ask me, In my view...
When a writing prompt asks you to "describe" something, what does that mean?
Use vivid and sensory language to explain what something is like.
Which country is currently being taken over by the Taliban?
Afghanistan
Name two contrasting linking phrases.
But, however...
Use a compound adjective: "My calculator is _________, so I need to be in the sunlight or it won't work."
solar-powered
What are three phrases used to offer advice to someone?
I suggest, If I were you, You'd really better...
What is the difference between writing a formal and an informal letter?
Formal letters should not use slang and should be addressed properly, informal letters can be written like you are talking to a friend.
What is the name of the dangerous new variant of Covid?
Delta variant
Very important; essential
Use the imperative form.
Name three words that are spelled differently in British and American English
colour/color, paralyse/paralyze, dialogue/dialog
What are three sections you should have on a CV?
Education, qualifications, contact information...
How many medals did Viet Nam win at the Tokyo Olympics?
Zero :(
When do we use the passive voice? Give an example.
When the object of a sentence is more important than the subject. "This house was built in 1949."