Phrasal verbs
Reduce or decrease something
cut down on something
This tense is used to talk about actions that happened only once in the past, like Mary married Joe.
Past Simple
The psychological test that uses ten inkblots, some in black and white, and others with color.
Rorschach inkblot test
The two beverages mentioned that contain caffeine and may keep you awake.
tea and coffee
The term for siblings who look exactly the same and share the same DNA
identical twins
Daily Double! The phrasal verb meaning to rely on or be influenced by something.
depend on
The structure used to talk about habitual actions or states in the past, but not in the present.
used to
The two emotions mentioned in the text that may lead to a stronger immune system.
joy and happiness
Why is caffeine the main reason people drink coffee?
Because caffeine keeps people awake / gives energy
True or False: Identical twins have the same fingerprints.
False (they do NOT have the same fingerprints)
To succeed in communicating an idea or message to someone.
get across
When one past action happens during another longer past action, the longer one is often in this tense.
Past Continuous
Which adjective describes someone who loves to be with other people and talk a lot?
Extremely sociable (or Talkative)
This term refers to the energy, usually measured in kilojoules, found in food, such as in an avocado.
calories
The phenomenon that allows twins to often know what the other is thinking or feeling.
telepathy
To become heavier, or to wear an item of clothing.
put on
This tense is used to show a past action that was completed before another past action began, often with before or until.
Past Perfect
A strategy to manage emotions that is the opposite of 'ignoring' or 'suppressing' how you feel.
managing or expressing
Complete: “We don’t necessarily need to drink two litres of ___ a day.”
water
The three words that older couples say are the secret to a happy, decades-long marriage
patience, compromise, and communication
This phrasal verb means to start doing something, and is often used to give permission.
go ahead
A sentence that correctly uses both Past Perfect and Past Simple to describe a sequence of events.
My uncle had travelled to many countries before he finally moved to Canada"? (or similar correct example)
Laughing regularly is stated to reduce the risk of this serious health issue.
heart attack
The reason fruit smoothies can be unhealthy, according to the text, even though they contain fruit.
hey can contain more sugar than some fizzy drinks
What the text suggests families do together every evening to help children feel connected and supported
sharing meals together (or getting together for dinner)