Watch Out! (False Cognates)
In English, this word sounds like "pretender", but it actually means "to claim" or "to act as if". What is the word?
to pretend
I really need to ____ an effort to improve my English
make
Which one is followed by a noun or -ing: "Although" or "Despite"?
despite
If something is very easy, we say it's a "piece of ____".
cake
Which English-speaking country is famous for the "Great Barrier Reef"?
Australia
If you want to say "atualmente" in English, you should use "currently". What does the word "Actually" actually mean?
atualmente, de fato.
Which verb do we use for "research", "business" and "damage"?
do
Rewrite the sentence using Neither...nor: "I don't like tea. I don't like coffee."
I like neither tea nor coffee.
When you are very happy, you are "on cloud ____".
nine
What do the British call "French Fries"?
chips
This word looks like "legenda", but it refers to a formal talk given to a group of people, often at university.
lecture
Don't worry about the mess, I'll ____ the laundry later.
do
"____ the rain was heavy, we went for a walk." (Options: Even though / In spite of)
Even though
What does it mean to "bite off more than you can chew"?
To take on a task that is way too big or difficult
In slang, if someone is "salty", how are they feeling?
a) annoyed, upset
b) sad, frustrated
c) happy, joyful
annoyed, upset
You go here to buy books, but it looks like "biblioteca". What is it?
bookshop / bookstore
Which verb is used with "a suggestion", "a complaint" and "progress"?
make
Use Either...or: "You can stay here. You can come with us. It's your choice."
You can either stay here or come with us.
If you "see eye to eye" with someone, what does that mean?
To agree with someone
The Big Apple" is a famous nickname for which city?
New York
This word looks like "novela", but it refers to a long, fictional narrative book. What is the word for "novela" (the TV show) and what does "Novel" actually mean?
A TV show is a Soap Opera. A Novel is a "romance/livro ficcional"
Explain the difference in meaning between these two sentences:
"I did the bed."
"I made the bed."
"Did the bed" sounds like you are cleaning it or repairing it as a task; "Made the bed" means you arranged the sheets and pillows after waking up
Rewrite this sentence using "In spite of": "Although he had a broken leg, he finished the marathon."
In spite of having a broken leg... / In spite of his broken leg, he finished the marathon
If someone tells you to "cut them some slack", what are they asking you to do?
To be less critical, more patient, or give them a break because they are going through a difficult situation
English is famous for "Silent Letters". Pronounce these three words correctly to win the points: "Queue", "Recipe" and "Schedule".
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