Grammar Heroes!

Tenses

100

Yesterday, Max _______ (sell) many beers, before Christian _______ (come) back home from wakeboarding.

Is it: had sold / came

200

Lorenz __________ (play) the drums, while Max and Thomas _________ (drink) some great beers!

Is it: was playing / were drinking

300

Max _______ (Not/travel/always) for his beer business.

Is it: doesn't always travel

400

If Christian ______ the Swiss lottery, he _________ with his English classmates!

Is it: won / would share it

500

By the year 2021, scientists feel certain they ________ (find) a vaccine against the Covid-19.

Is it: will have found (Future perfect simple)

Passive / Active

100

Thomas isn't using his swimming pool that much now. [A or P / Convert it]

Is it: A and Thomas's/His swimming pool isn't being used that much now.

200

My students are taught english every Tuesday. [Convert it to the Past Continous - start with "Last Tuesday at 12pm...]

Is it: Last Tuesday at 12pm my students were being taught English.

300

Aldrin's garage is going to repair the car next Thursday afternoon. [A or P? Convert it]

Is it: The car is going to be repaired at Aldrin's garage next Thursday afternoon.

400

Yes, Christian, the weather has been checked and all your equipment was packed yesterday, but at the moment, your Guggisberg wonderboat is being prepared for your water adventure! [A / P? Convert it]

Is it: P. / Yes, Christian, Lorenz has checked the weather and Aldrin packed your equipment yesterday, but at the moment, Thomas and Max are preparing your Guggisberg wonderboat for your water adventure!

500

Lorenz is working on the project, Max has sold all his beers, and Johanna will drive her students crazy with this Jeopardy game !!! LOL! [A or P? Convert it]

Is it: The project is being worked on, all beers have been sold, and Johanna's students will be driven crazy with this Jeopardy game !!!

Phrasal Verbs

100

It is necessary to ___________ (i.e. complete) this questionnaire to participate in the contest.

Is it: fill in

200

If you want to move __ the corporate ladder, you have to be ready to strive __ outstanding performance, mingle __ the right people, and never _______ (lose motivation)!!!

Is it: move UP / strive FOR / GIVE UP

300

Thomas _______ (ie. to search) the swimming pool pump but couldn't find it, so he _________ (ie. see inside) the packaging and __________ (ie. to discover) that it was not included.

Is it: looked for / looked into / found out

400

I'm leaving - I can't ________ up with this situation any longer. [ie. tolerate]

Is it: put up with

500

The verb "get" can be combined with the following prepositions : X [Make all combinations & give meanings for each]

Is it: get in/into (enter/develop interest) / get up (stand up/wake up) / get over (stop feeling about) / get along/on (agree well with) / get away (escape) / get around (avoid obstacle/have mobility) / get back (return) / get together (to meet) / get across/over (physically move to opposite location/communicate an idea/thought)

Transitions

100

____________ Aldrin likes to play Jeopardy, that doesn't stop him from "cheating" using Google! LOL!

Is it: Though / Although / Even though

200

The Jeopardy game is going well for everyone. _____________, I am really determined to win !

Is it: However / Nevertheless / Regardless / Albeit / Nonetheless

300

The FANBOYS are ....

Is it: For - And - Neither - But - Or - Yet - So

400

Tom decided to chase after Jerry outside __________ the strong rainfall.

Is it: despite / in spite of

500

I'll phone you if I receive anymore information and you can do __________. [Add a transition word meaning "the same"]

Is it: likewise

BONUS

100

The plural of the word "cactus".

Is it: Cactii

200

The word "Bacteria" is singular / plural. [Choose 1]

Is it: plural [Singular: bacterium]

300

The word "minute" has how many meanings?

Is it: 2 / a. 60 secs - b. very tiny (change pronunciation)

400

The meaning of the word "produce" is ...

Is it: prodUce = to make/manufacture / prOduce = fertilizer [change pronunciation)

500

I have no experience, so I'm _____ a disadvantage when it comes to this job interview. [Hint: you need a preposition]

Is it: at (your position in this situation)