Words
Is there a mistake in this sentence?
We have to face with facts here - we simply don't have enough money.
Yes, no 'with'
We have to face facts here - we simply don't have enough money.
Complete the expression
Many celebrities like to show ____ their expensive cars on social media.
show off
Complete the gap:
He ____________. The race is almost over and he's at the front
1) 'll win
2) wins
3) 's going to
3) 's going to
Complete the gap
The toothbrush I bought has _______________ that are gentle on my gums.
1) flossing
2) soft bristles
3) hard bristles
2) soft bristles
What do you do when you set boundaries?
You create personal guidelines that help you maintain healthy habits and relationships, or protect your comfort levels and values.
Complete the gap
If I didn't know you, I_________ you were crazy.
1) will think
2)would think
3) thought
2)would think
What is 'a feedback sandwich'?
Way of giving feedback by placing the relevant corrective feedback between two positive statements
Which word CAN'T you use to fill in the gap?
The company's______on working from home has changed due to employee feedback.
1) look
2) stance
3) opinion
1) look
Give at least one informal phrase that means 'to keep someone informed about something, such as a plan or project'
keep sb posted
What words can we use to fill in the gap?
This is the house _____ I grew up in.
1) which
2) that
3) what
4) no words needed in the gap
2) that
4) no words needed in the gap
How can you understand if someone is biased?
They show an unreasonable preference or dislike based only on personal opinion
Complete the gaps with correct prepositions
1) Hair sprays are usually leave-___ products, although some are wash-off
2) As a sports fan, I'm really ____ cycling
3) The conflict between the two brands has been going on ____ years.
1) leave-on products
2) really into cycling
3) for years
Name at least 2 expressions to partially agree with somebody
I agree with you up to a point, but...
That's a fair point, but...
I'm not sure...
I see what you mean, but...
Turn this sentence in a cleft sentence (2 options)
I need to thank my parents
1) What I need to do is thank my parents
2) It is my parents that I need to thank
Pronounce these lovely words:
carcinogen
non-comedogenic
non-gmo
/kɑːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/
/ˌnɒnˌkɒmidəˈdʒɛnɪk/
/ˌnɒn dʒiː.emˈəʊ/
1) Give at least 2 verbs we can use with a noun 'expectations'
2) Use one of them in a sentence
have expectations
meet expectations
exceed expectations
Name at least 3 expressions to clarify information
Could you please clarify what you mean concerning ...?
Could you provide additional insights/detailed information on…?
Could you elaborate on what you mean by…?
If I understood you correctly, are you suggesting that we…?
etc
This is a short conversation from Godfather. Report what the characters said
Fredo : Hey, Mike, are you sure about that? I mean, Moe, loves the business. He never said anything to me about sellin'.
Michael : I'll make him an offer he can't refuse. You see, Johnny, we feel that entertainment is going to be a big factor in drawing gamblers into the casinos.
Possible answer:
Fredo asked Mike if he was sure about that, mentioning that Moe loved the business and had never said anything to him about selling.
Michael responded by saying he would make Moe an offer he couldn't refuse and explained to Johnny that they believed entertainment would be a big factor in attracting gamblers to the casinos.
Name at least 1 song whose title is a cleft sentence
All I Want for Christmas is You
All You Need is Love