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The engineer took a ________ approach, choosing the solution that was most practical.
pragmatic
(adjective) – dealing with situations in a practical and realistic way rather than focusing on theories or ideals.
The ________ student avoided raising her hand because she lacked confidence.
diffident
(adjective) – shy, modest, or lacking confidence in oneself.
The scientist was ________ certain that the experiment would succeed.
indubitably
He ________ revealed the surprise party when he mentioned the restaurant.
inadvertently
(adverb) – accidentally or unintentionally, without meaning to do something.
The old woman had a ________ nature and was loved by everyone in the village.
benignant
(adjective) – kind, gentle, and gracious; not harmful or threatening.
Choose the correct IPA transcription.
(abuse) harmful or improper treatment
Ex: The child suffered abuse at home.
a. /əˈbjuːs/
b. /əˈbjuːz/
harmful or improper treatment → abuse (noun)
1. The train is ______ Tokyo. Which expression refers to its destination?
A. bound with
B. bound to
C. bound for
D. bound by
A. bound for — indicates a destination.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the adverb "still"?
A. After talking to the doctor, she wasn't afraid still.
B. He still didn't yet finish his assignment.
C. She still lives in the same house.
D. She still hasn't finish her assignment.
C. She still lives in the same house.
True or False
The /s/ sound is voiceless, while the /z/ sound is voiced.
TRUE
Find which syllable is stressed in the word “interesting.”
A. First syllable
B. Second syllable
C. Third syllable
D. Fourth syllable
A — First syllable
IN-ter-est-ing
Find which syllable is stressed in the word "admirable."
A. First syllable
B. Second syllable
C. Third syllable
D. Fourth syllable
B — Second syllable
ad-MIR-a-ble
What type of conjunction joins words, phrases, and independent clauses of equal grammatical importance?
A. coordinating
B. subordinating
C. correlative
D. both a and b
A. coordinating- are words that connect words, phrases, or sentences of equal importance.
Remember: When a coordinating conjunction joins two independent clauses (complete sentences), we usually put a comma before it.
Example: I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.
Which of the following sentences correctly use the word "tergiversate"?
A. The baby tergiversated loudly because he was hungry.
B. When asked about her mistake, the manager tergiversated instead of taking responsibility.
C. The lawyer tergiversated the evidence to prove his client's innocence.
D. Despite reviewing the report several times, the researcher tergiversated a significant error in the data.
B. When asked about her mistake, the manager tergiversated instead of taking responsibility.
(verb) – to avoid making a clear statement or commitment, especially by changing one's opinions or position.
Having a keen understanding and the ability to notice and understand things quickly, especially things that others might overlook.
Perspicacious
(adjective) – having a sharp ability to understand things quickly and notice details that others may miss; insightful and perceptive.
to leave someone or something, especially when they need you
a. /dɪˈzɜːrt/
b./ˈdezərt/
to leave someone or something, especially when they need you → desert (verb)
/dɪˈzɜːrt/
What comes before a noun and limits or specifies it?
A. pronoun
B. adverbs
C. conjunctions
D. determiners
D. determiners
Determiners are words placed before nouns to identify them, show ownership, indicate quantity, or specify which person or thing we are talking about.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "diffident"?
A. The speaker was confident and diffident in what she is doing.
B. The diffident student was quick to answer the teacher's question.
C. She was diffident due to her grandmother's passing.
D. He is usually diffident around people he does not know.
D. He is usually diffident around people he does not know.
Shy, lacking self-confidence, or hesitant to express one's opinions or feelings.
The adverb "anymore" is used to indicate that a situation or state that was true in the past is no longer true at the present time or from a certain point onward.
A. true
B. false
C. partly true
D. partly false
A. true
What are the three types of conjunctions?
Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Correlative Conjunctions
They haven't prepared for the storm. They are _____ disaster.
A. bound to
B. bound with
C. bound for
D. bound in
C. bound for ---
“Bound for disaster” means likely to experience a disaster or end in a disastrous situation.
She practices every day, so she is ______ improve. Which expression means it is very likely to happen?
A. bound by
B. bound for
C. bound with
D. bound to
D. bound to — means something is certain or very likely to happen.
The adjective bound can only be paired with the prepositions "to" and "for"
A. true
B. false
C. partly true
D. partly false
B. false ---
The adjective “bound” can be paired with several prepositions, not just “to” and “for.”
Bound to – She is bound to succeed.
Bound for – The train is bound for Manila.
Bound by – We are bound by the rules.
Bound in – The book is bound in leather.
Bound up with – His success is bound up with his hard work.
Therefore, the statement is false because bound can be used with other prepositions depending on the context.
/maɪ ˈbɹʌðɚ hæz bɪn ˈlɝnɪŋ ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ fɚ θɹi jɪɹz/
My brother has been learning English for three years.
/haʊ mʌtʃ wʊd wʊd ə ˈwʊdˌtʃʌk tʃʌk ɪf ə ˈwʊdˌtʃʌk kʊd tʃʌk wʊd/
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
The plane is bound ______ Singapore. Which word completes the sentence?
A. by
B. with
C. to
D. for
D. for — “Bound for Singapore” indicates the plane’s destination.