Vocabulary I
Which phrase means “with the purpose of achieving something”?
A) get rid of
B) in order to
C) back up
Which phrase means “to eliminate something unwanted”?
A) come across
B) get rid of
C) turn up
Which sentence is correct?
A) She is tall enough to reach the top shelf.
B) She is enough tall to reach the top shelf.
She is tall enough to reach the top shelf.
Use reported speech: Mikey: "I will be late".
A) He said that he will be late.
B) He said us that he would be late.
C) He told us that he would be late.
C) He told us that he would be late
What should an effective essay introduction contain?
A) Detailed evidence and examples
B) A hook and a clear thesis statement
C) A summary of every paragraph
B
Is the word used correctly?
“I finally managed to finish my homework before dinner.”
Yes
Is the word used correctly?
“I made sure my friend a sandwich.”
No, "make sure" means to confirm something
Is this sentence correct?
“You ought not eating so much candy before dinner.”
Incorrect-
"You ought not to eat so much candy before dinner"
Fill in the blank using the verb in parentheses
The letter ______ (send) yesterday by the post office.
was sent
True or False: A thesis statement should clearly express your main argument in one or two sentences.
True
The plane will ______ at 6 PM, so please be at the airport on time.
take off
What is a phrasal verb from the story which means to appear unexpectedly or be found by chance?
To come across
The movie was ______ exciting that I didn’t notice the time passing.
so
By the time the train arrived, we ______ (already / leave) the station.
had already left
When writing a review, what key information should you include in the first paragraph? Name at least two things.
Students could mention:
The title
The type/genre (film, book, restaurant, etc.)
The author/director
A brief summary (without spoilers)
Overall opinion
To stop bothering someone or not be in the same place as them
to leave alone
Even though it was difficult, she managed to ______ her fear of public speaking.
overcome
If I ______ (study) harder last year, I would have passed the exam. (third conditional)
had studied
If she hadn’t missed the bus, she ______ (meet) him at the café. (mixed conditional: past → present/future result)
would meet
Which is the stronger opening for a review? Why?
A) “I watched this movie yesterday.”
B) “A gripping thriller that keeps viewers on edge, this film redefines modern suspense.”
B
If you want someone to trust you, sometimes you need someone ____ to share your personal thoughts.
When your friend is being unfairly criticized, it’s important to ______ and show you are on their side.
back them up
Rewrite using used to:
“When I was a child, I played outside every day.”
When I was a child, I used to play outside every day
Change to reported speech and passive:
“The teacher said, ‘You must complete the homework before Friday.’”
The teacher said that the homework must be completed before Friday.
Explain why you should avoid spoilers in a review and how you can describe the plot without giving too much away.
ex: Because spoilers ruin the experience for the reader. You can give a brief, general summary and focus on themes, performances, atmosphere, or strengths/weaknesses instead of revealing key events.