Jeopardy 101224

Advanced Modals

100

You _________ remember to wish Miranda a happy birthday, or else she will be angry.

had better

200

I ___________ that Zayra would be late, she always is. 

should have known / might have guessed

300

I bought John a beautiful gift for his birthday, but he didn't like it. I ______________

shouldn't have bothered

400

Sally bought me such a beautiful gift, but she __________, I was just happy with her company.

needn't have

500

In hindsight, I _____________ moving to Spain instead of Germany, the career options are better there. 

would have been better off

Random

100

I have been studying all afternoon, and _________ Jack has just been scrolling through TikTok

all the while

200

I can't wait to leave Australia ________, I am never coming back.

for good

300

The report is due soon, I think we need to finish it ________________ or we will miss the deadline. 

sooner rather than later

400

My bus doesn't arrive till 4p.m., _______________ I am going to grab a coffee. 

in the meantime

500

I had to ask the question _______________ because he couldn't understand me. 

over and over

Idioms

100

Play it by ear

Play it by ear

• Definition: To improvise or deal with things as they happen, without a fixed plan.
• Example: We don’t have a set itinerary for the trip, so we’ll just play it by ear and see where the day takes us.

200

See eye to eye

See eye to eye

• Definition: To agree with someone.
• Example: We didn't always see eye to eye on the project, but we managed to find a compromise.

300

Cut corners

Cut corners

• Definition: To do something in a quicker or easier way, often sacrificing quality.
• Example: The company tried to cut corners by using cheaper materials, but the product quality suffered.

400

Keep your chin up

Keep your chin up

• Definition: To remain positive and optimistic, even in difficult situations.
• Example: I know things are tough right now, but keep your chin up; things will get better soon.

500

Throw caution to the wind

Throw caution to the wind

• Definition: To take a risk and act without worrying about the consequences.
• Example: Despite all the warnings, she decided to throw caution to the wind and invest in the startup.

Random

100

What does it mean if I 'rant' about something?

What does it mean if I 'rave' about something?

• Rant

  • Meaning: To speak angrily or in a complaining way for a long time.
  • Example: She went on a rant about how unfair the system was.

• Rave

  • Meaning: To speak enthusiastically or praise something or someone highly. It can also refer to an intense or wild party (informally).
  • Example: He raved about the new movie he saw, saying it was the best he’s ever watched.

200

What does the phrasal verb 'cut down on' mean?

Cut down on

• Explanation: To reduce the amount or quantity of something.
• Example: I've decided to cut down on sugar to improve my health.

300

What does the phrasal verb 'catch up with' mean?

Catch up with

• Explanation: To meet or talk with someone after a period of time to exchange news or to reach the same level as someone in terms of progress or development.
• Example: I haven't seen Sarah in ages, so we’re going to catch up with each other over coffee tomorrow.

400

Nominalise this: Decide

Decision

500

What does the phrasal verb 'make amends' mean?

Make amends

• Explanation: To try to correct a mistake or apologize for something wrong you’ve done.
• Example: After their argument, Mark called his friend to make amends and apologize for his harsh words.

Tenses

100

Who _____________________ the guitar upstairs? – It’s Mary. She _____________________ for the concert tomorrow. (PLAY,REHEARSE)

Who is playing the guitar upstairs? – It’s Mary. She is rehearsing for the concert tomorrow.  

200

How many games _____________________ so far this year? – Only 2. – And how many _____________________ last year? – About 10. (YOU PLAY, YOU PLAY)

How many games have you played so far this year? – Only 2. – And how many did you play last year? – About 10.  

300

After they ____________________ the top of the hill, they ____________________ a break. (REACH, TAKE)

After they had reached the top of the hill, they took a break.  

400

______________________________ anyone? (your dog, ever, bite)

Has your dog ever bitten anyone?

500

I __________________ the fire at 6 in the morning and when Peter came in it __________________ brightly (LIGHT, BURN).

I lit the fire at 6 in the morning and when Peter came in it was burning brightly.