Vocabulary
What is a synonym for "persuade"?
convince
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence: "She __ (have) many friends."?
has
What does the phrase "break the ice" mean in a conversation?
to start a conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable
Which Middle Eastern city is known as the "City of Gold" and is famous for its modern architecture and shopping malls?
Dubai
What does the word "inevitable" mean?
certain to happen, unavoidable
Correct the sentence: "I didn’t went to the party last night."
I didn’t go to the party last night
What does it mean to "pull someone's leg"?
to joke or tease someone
Which Middle Eastern country is the only one to border both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?
Egypt
What is the meaning of the word "ambiguous"?
having more than one possible meaning, unclear
What is the difference between the present perfect and past simple? Provide an example for each.
"Present perfect is used for actions with relevance to the present (e.g., 'I have seen that movie'), while past simple is for actions completed in the past (e.g., 'I saw that movie yesterday')."
What does the expression "the ball is in your court" mean?
it’s your turn to make a decision or take action
What is the largest desert in the Middle East and one of the hottest places on Earth?
the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)
What does "meticulous" mean?
showing great attention to detail, very careful and precise
Change this sentence from active to passive voice: "The chef cooked a delicious meal."
A delicious meal was cooked by the chef.
Explain the phrase "hit the books."
to study hard
The Middle East is home to the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Which city is it?
"Damascus" (in Syria)
What is the difference between "complement" and "compliment"?
"Complement" means something that completes or goes well with something else (e.g., 'The soup complements the dish'). "Compliment" means a polite expression of praise or admiration (e.g., 'She gave me a compliment on my outfit')."
In the sentence, "If I had studied, I would have passed the exam," what conditional form is being used?
third conditional
What does it mean to "burn the midnight oil"?
to work or study late into the night
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?
Japan