What is the name of the first sentence of a paragraph, which introduces the subject of the paragraph?
a topic sentence
100
Correct the following sentence:
I'm not very exciting to go to the baseball game this weekend; I hope I'm not boring.
I'm not very excited to go to the baseball game this weekend. I hope I'm not bored.
100
Name 4 suggestion phrases.
how about, what about, why don't we, let's, I think we should, maybe we could, shall we
100
What does it mean to "screw up" or "screw something up"?
to make a major mistake
100
List 4 sequencing words.
first, second, third, next, then, after that, finally
200
Which one or ones of these should be included in an English resume:
photo, language test score, hobby, contest award?
language test score and contest award
200
Correct the following sentence:
I want to go to trip to Jeju next weekend.
I want to go on a trip to Jeju next weekend.
or
I want to travel to Jeju next weekend.
200
Listen to the r/l words. You will hear 3 words. One of them is different. Say which one is different (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
3rd (rear)
200
What does it mean when someone is "on the fence"?
having difficulty choosing between 2 options or undecided about something
200
Put the correct prepositions in the blanks.
I would like to apply ____ a degree ____ economics.
I would like to apply for a degree in economics.
300
Why might you need to write a Statement of Purpose?
to apply for graduate school
300
Correct the following sentence:
Although I like traveling, I am always hard to find my way around.
Although I like traveling, it is always hard for me to find my way around.
300
Listen to the ee/I words. You will hear 3 words. One of them is different. Say which one is different (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
1st (bit)
300
What does it mean to "go the extra mile"?
to do extra work to get something done or make something perfect
300
Listen to the p/f words. You will hear 3 words. One of them is different. Say which one is different (1st, 2nd, or 3rd)
2nd (lap)
400
What are the 4 parts of a resume?
1. Name, Address, Contact Info
2. Education
3. Experience
4. Other (certificates, languages, etc.)
400
Correct the following sentence:
Almost students came to class on time.
Almost all students came to class on time.
400
When answering job interview questions, your answers should be _________(adj), __________(adj), and give ___________(n).
specific, positive, and give details/examples
400
What does it mean to "freak out"?
to panic or lose control
400
What does it mean when someone says "it costs an arm and a leg"?
It's very expensive
500
What are the 3 parts of the Statement of Purpose?
1. Why I'm interested in my major
2. My experience related to my major
3. Why I want to study X at Z university
500
Correct the following sentence:
I should go to the meeting last night, but I was too tired.
I should have gone/was supposed to go to the meeting last night, but I was too tired.
500
Correct the following job interview answer.
Q: What is your biggest weakness?
A: I am impatient.
I like to get things done quickly.
500
What does it mean to "be a rip off" or "rip someone off"?
be a rip off = noun, something that is much more expensive than it should be
rip someone off = verb, to charge a lot more money than something should cost
500
What are the 3 parts (paragraphs) of a cover letter?
1. why you are writing
2. highlight your education, experience, skills, and qualities
3. conclude