Verbs
Dinner was served, and everyone picked up their forks. What verb describes what they did next?
eat
We wanted a big dog, but the apartment was tiny, so we got a ___ one instead.
small
Complete the sentence: A dog is usually ___ than a cat. (big)
bigger
The book isn't under the desk or next to it. It's resting right on top of it. The book is ___ the desk.
on
I know how to swim. I learned when I was a kid."I ___ swim."
can
After working on her puzzle for three hours, Maria placed the very last piece. She ________ the puzzle.
finished/completed
Leo worked 10 hours and didn't get any sleep. He is ________.
exhausted
What is the comparative form of the adjective angry?
angrier
On my street, the school is on one side and the library is on the other. The bank is right in the middle! So the bank is ___ the school and the library.
between
My friend has a bad headache. What modal verb can I use to give him a helpful idea?
The menu had many options, but I pointed at the cheeseburger and ______ "That's what I want!"
Choose / Select
The instructions for the game were so clear and straightforward that even my little brother could understand them. They were _______.
simple
Complete the sentence: This movie is ___ than the last one. (boring)
boring
She was in the hallway. The door opened. Now she is in the classroom. She walked ___ the room.
into
The rule in this school is clear: it is necessary for students to complete their homework. Students ___ do their homework.
must/have
Elena was terrified of singing in public, but she practiced every day and eventually sang for hundreds of people. She ________her fear.
overcame
In our town, sunny days are common, but snow is quite ___ . It only happens once every few years.
rare
Correct the sentence: This is more better than that.
This is better than that.
Imagine a person is a team. He stood in front of them and spoke, representing everyone. He spoke ___ behalf of the team.
on
I can see her car in the driveway and the lights are on inside. I'm very sure she's home. She ___ be at home.
must
The outdoor concert was scheduled for Saturday, but the weather forecast showed a huge storm. The organizers decided to _______ it to Sunday.
postpone
My work schedule changes every week. Sometimes I work mornings, sometimes nights. I have to be able to change my plans easily. I need to be ___.
Flexible / Adaptable
Complete the common expression: The more you practice, the ___ you become.
better
The presentation started at 10:00 AM. The problem happened at 10:15 AM. The problem occurred ___ the presentation.
during
You didn't study hard for the test, and you failed. Now you're thinking about the past and giving yourself advice. You ___ have studied harder.
should have