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She is present at the meeting. (command)
She is commanded (that) she be present at the meeting.
It is essential that she is on time.
It is essential that she be on time.
Roaring success?
A. A loud and disruptive failure
B. A complete and impressive success
C. A sudden and unexpected noise
D. A slow but steady improvement
B. A complete and impressive success
What does the term "cinephile" mean?
A. A person who prefers reading film scripts over watching movies
B. A critic who specializes in reviewing independent films
C. A person who has a passionate love for cinema and films
D. A filmmaker who focuses on experimental cinematography
C. A person who has a passionate love for cinema and films
Which ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza?
Egyptian
He makes a lot of effort. (recommend)
He is recommended (that) he make a lot of effort
I suggest that he goes to the doctor immediately.
I suggest that he go to the doctor immediately.
What does the idiom "a drop in the ocean" mean?
A. A very small amount compared to what is needed
B. A refreshing and calming experience
C. Something completely lost or forgotten
D. A sudden and overwhelming flood of emotion
A. A very small amount compared to what is needed
What does the term "septopod" mean?
A. A creature with eight legs, like an octopus
B. A fictional creature with seven legs
C. A plant with nine leaves
D. A type of marine animal with six tentacles
B. A fictional creature with seven legs
What was the main reason for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE?
a) Plague
b) Barbarian invasions
c) Earthquakes
d) Overpopulation
b) Barbarian invasions
The project will be finished by next week. (crucial)
It is crucial that the project be finished by next week.
If I were you, I would taken the offer.
If I were you, I would take the offer.
What does the idiom "conflict of interest" mean?
A. A misunderstanding between two parties
B. A situation where someone has competing personal and professional obligations
C. A disagreement over financial matters
D. A debate between two opposing political views
B. A situation where someone has competing personal and professional obligations
What does the term "mindscape" mean?
A. The landscape of the mind, including thoughts, memories, and imagination
B. A type of virtual environment used for psychological training
C. A visual representation of brain activity in medical imaging
D. A dream-like state influenced by external stimuli
A. The landscape of the mind, including thoughts, memories, and imagination
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution that led to the first successful slave revolt in modern history?
a) Simon Bolivar
b) Toussaint Louverture
c) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
d) Kwame Nkrumah
b) Toussaint Louverture
You should apologize. (hypothetical)
If I were you, I would apologize
Its crucial that each team member submit their report before Friday.
It’s crucial that each team member submit their report before Friday.
What does the idiom "a hot potato" mean?
A. An opportunity that is too good to pass up
B. A person who is difficult to approach or get along with
C. A topic or situation that is difficult to handle or deal with
D. A problem that needs to be resolved immediately
C. A topic or situation that is difficult to handle or deal with
What does the term "exogamy" mean?
A. The practice of marrying within one's own social group or family
B. The practice of marrying outside of one's social group, tribe, or family
C. A form of marriage between people of different genders
D. A cultural practice where marriage is arranged for political reasons
B. The practice of marrying outside of one's social group, tribe, or family
Which Chinese dynasty implemented the first imperial examination system (keju) to select government officials based on merit?
a) Tang Dynasty
b) Qin Dynasty
c) Han Dynasty
d) Song Dynasty
a) Tang Dynasty
She doesn't know anything.(hypothetical)
She act as if/as though she knew everything.
She behaves as if though she were the CEO of the company.
She behaves as if she were the CEO of the company.
What does the idiom "the happy medium" mean?
A. A compromise that leads to a mutually acceptable result
B. A state of moderation that avoids excess or deficiency
C. A neutral position that avoids taking sides
D. A place that is just right, avoiding extremes
D. A place that is just right, avoiding extremes
What does the term "Shakespeareesque" mean?
A. A dramatic performance with soliloquies that reveal inner thoughts, a technique often used by Shakespeare
B. A type of play that involves tragic flaws leading to a character's downfall, similar to Shakespeare's tragedies
C. A style of writing that imitates the works of Shakespeare, especially his language and themes
D. A style of writing that uses iambic pentameter, a rhythm commonly found in Shakespeare's works
C. A style of writing that imitates the works of Shakespeare, especially his language and themes
Which obscure ancient civilization built the city of Caral in modern-day Peru, considered the oldest known urban center in the Americas (c. 2600 BCE)?
a) Olmec
b) Norte Chico
c) Chavín
d) Wari
b) Norte Chico