Idioms
A blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but results in something good
What does the word “meticulous” mean
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
Identify the tense of the following sentence: “She is studying now.”
The tense is the present continuous
What is the capital of France?
Paris
What is a common traditional food eaten during Thanksgiving in the United States?
Turkey
Let the cat out of the bag
To reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept confidential
what does the word perplexed mean?
Confused or puzzled
Correct the following sentence: “If I was you, I would have gone.
“If I were you, I would have gone.”
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven
Name one major festival celebrated in Japan and briefly describe its significance.
The Cherry Blossom Festival (Hanami) celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms and symbolizes the beauty and transience of life.
Burn the midnight oil
To work late into the night or early morning hours, often to meet a deadline
what does the word Reluctant mean?
Unwilling or hesitant to do something
Explain the difference in usage between the past perfect continuous and the past perfect tenses.
The past perfect continuous (e.g., “I had been studying”) emphasizes the duration of an action up to a certain point in the past. The past perfect (e.g., “I had studied”) simply indicates that an action was completed before another past action.
What is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
Explain the cultural importance of "siesta" in Spain
A "siesta" is a traditional midday nap in Spain
Under the weather
Feeling ill or unwell
what does the word Eloquent mean?
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; well-expressed
Combine the following sentences using a relative clause:
I met a woman who is a famous author
Which element on the periodic table has the chemical symbol "Au"?
Gold
when is day of the dead celebrated in mexico?
November 1st and 2nd
The early bird catches the worm
People who start early or are proactive are more likely to succeed or benefit
what does the word Vivid mean?
Producing strong, clear images or impressions in the mind; bright and intense
Rewrite the following sentences to use reported speech correctly:
What is the name of the longest river in the world, and what is its approximate length
The Nile River
How long is the Chinese new year celebrated?
15 days