Sports & Events
The player was dropped from the team because he got thrashed/caught doping.
caught doping (drugs)
Definition of collaborate
work together
Give an example of a linking word of contrast.
whereas, although, even though, however, etc.
Complete with a suitable word:
a big, blue _____
bear, ball, etc.
The game went into overtime, so the exhausted players began to _____.
fade
Which words from the chapter mean to change and to promote?
modify
foster
Big companies need to be closely regulated __ _____ ___ ensure they don't pollute the environment.
in order to
What is an alliteration?
phrase made up of words starting with the same letter or sound
If your favourite team blew it in the finals, are you happy or not? Why?
unhappy (blew it= lose badly)
defied
Give three examples of linking words used to add information.
similarly, on top of that, as well as, also, additionally, etc.
Give an example of an alliteration starting with A
awful angry alligators, etc.
What's the difference between being suspended, being substituted, and getting dropped.
suspended- miss one or more games because you were removed from a previous game for bad behaviour
substituted- replaced by another player during a match
dropped- permanently removed from the team
Use these words in a sentence:
stimulate
expose
Ex: Caffeine stimulates the brain.
Ex: People exposed to radiation often get cancer.
It doesn't matter ______ you're young or old; everyone can enjoy this game!
The scientist is an employee of the pharmaceutical company and, _____ ______, has a vested interest in promoting the company's products in his research.
whether
as such
Is this an alliteration? Why/ why not?
An ugly uncle is unique.
Could be for letters (u), but not for sounds (uh) vs ("you")
Describe a typical match for your favourite sport using at least three vocabulary terms from the chapter.
challenge a decision, suspension, fix a match, close game, etc.
Describe at least three types of video games mentioned in the chapter.
multi-player: play with many people
first-person shooter: perspective of a soldier/fighter
roleplaying games: play out a story, you're the hero, a lot of character customization, different choices
Make three sentences about a topic using at least three linking words to connect your ideas. Must be logical.
Ex. Firstly, I'd like to state that climate change has many causes. On the one hand, countries have taken many steps to reduce waste. Although, these measures may not be enough to have a meaningful impact.
Say this tongue twister three times fast:
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
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