Spot the errors!
He is always wears my shoes. (Express annoyance)
wears => wearing
Give TWO synonyms of the word "Great".
Fabulous, wonderful, terrific, etc.
Choose the word often used with all of these.
a selection ______
the learning ______
a natural ______
process
If you cut corners when doing something, you ...
- do it badly or cheaply at the cost of high standards
- do it straightaway
- achieve two things at the same time
do it badly or cheaply at the cost of high standards
True or False?
"Go" is the shortest complete sentence in English.
True
I decided to climbed the top of the hill to get a better view.
climbed => climb
Give three antonyms for "Abundant".
Complete the collocation: "I was running late so I only had time for a _____ shower."
Is it quick, short, or rapid?
If something is a hot potato,
- it's something we can eat
- it's something unpleasant and risky so nobody wants to deal with it
- it's an unfair competition
it's something unpleasant and risky so nobody wants to deal with it.
True or False?
The word "therein" can be broken down into ten shorter words.
True
He lead me to the rear of the shop where more goods were stacked.
lead => led
What is the synonym of the word "Moist"?
Is it "dry, parched, or damp"?
Choose the word often used with all of these.
______ revenge
______ help
______ compensation/damages
______ refuge/asylum/shelter
seek
When you see eye to eye with someone, you ...
- look similar to each other
- agree with someone completely
- are glad to see this person
agree with someone completely.
False.
Technically, the U.S. doesn’t have an official language at the federal level, though some states have declared English their official language.
A large number of tourists has been evacuated.
has => have
What is an antonym for "terminate"?
Is it "begin, end, or halt"?
Choose the word often used with all of these.
a complete/full/comprehensive ______
a price ______
a to-do ______
a guest ______
list
If something costs an arm and a leg, it's ...
- extremely cheap
- not worth the money
- extremely expensive
extremely expensive
Is "Snollygoster" a word?
Yes. It refers to a person without principles.
EXAMPLE: The politician is a snollygoster who lies and steals to get what he wants.
What is an antonym for "arduous"?
Is it "difficult, easy, or exacting"?
Choose the word often used with all of these.
be threatened with ______
be in danger of ______
be on the brink/verge of ______
be saved from ______
extinction
If you go the extra mile, you ...
- travel more than you have to
- are willing to put special effort in achieving something
- try to support someone
are willing to put special effort in achieving something
True or False?
You cannot fit every letter of the alphabet into a single sentence.
False.
EXAMPLE: “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.”