Pronunciation
Which syllable is stressed in the word "steady"?
First (ste)
True or false: The five basic verbs of the senses, see, hear, smell, feel, and taste are stative verbs that are usually used in the continuous form.
False
What are the three most common modal verbs for talking about permission and obligation?
can/could, must, should/ought to
What does it mean to be spontaneous?
To do things suddenly and without planning
What does it mean to be sympathetic?
To show you understand and care about other people's feelings and problems.
Which syllable is stressed in the word "spontaneous"?
Second (ta)
What are first conditional sentences used to talk about?
A possible present or future situation and its result.
Complete the following sentence.
I have too much work to do this week. I wish I ___ some time to relax.
had
What does monotonous mean?
Give a definition for the word stammer (verb)
To speak with difficulty, often repeating sounds or words.
How does the stress change when you add -ity to the word "curious"?
The stress goes from being on the first syllable (cu) to the third syllable (os).
Complete the following sentence.
I didn't realize how expensive the hotel would be. I wish I ___ ____ a cheaper place to stay.
had booked
Complete the following sentence.
After reviewing all of the evidence, it ____ _____ the company was aware of the problem long before it became public.
seems/appears that
If a word starts with the letter "L", which prefix is used to form a negative?
il-
What does disembark mean?
To get off a ship, plane, or other vehicle after a journey.
What is a consonant cluster?
A combination of two or more consonant sounds that appear together in a word without any vowels in between.
Identify the discourse markers in the following sentence.
My trip was great, but my flight home was delayed because of the snow.
but, because
Correct the mistake in this sentence.
Michael didn't leave the office until 6:00pm, so he won't likely be here before 7:00pm.
Michael didn't leave the office until 6:00pm, so he's unlikely to be here before 7:00pm.
What is the difference between a loan and a grant?
A loan is money that a bank lends and somebody borrows.
A grant is money that is given by the government or another organization for a particular purpose, such as education.
What does it mean to give someone a hard time?
To criticize, tease, or treat someone in a difficult or unpleasant way.
Which consonants are not pronounced in the following words? Debt, mortgage, dishonest.
b in "debt", t in "mortgage", h in "dishonest"
What is the difference between second and third conditional sentences?
Second conditional sentences are used to talk about hypothetical or improbable situations in the present or future.
Third conditional sentences are used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past.
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences?
1. You mustn't take pictures during the show.
2. You don't have to take pictures during the show.
The first sentence expresses an obligation not to do something, and the second sentence expresses an absence of obligation.
What is a coup?
A sudden change of government that is illegal and often violent.
What is a ceasefire?
When two armies agree to stop fighting temporarily.