GRAMMAR
Identify the correct form of the verb in the following sentence:"If I ___ (be) you, I would take the job."
WERE
What is the meaning of the word "meticulous"? Give one synonym.
What does the idiom "break the ice" mean? Give an example of an Ice-breaker.
To initiate a conversation in a social setting; to overcome initial awkwardness. For example, asking about one's day or commenting on the weather.
What does the phrasal verb "to look after" mean?
What is the name of the famous clock tower in London that is often referred to as "Big Ben"?
The Elizabeth Tower.
Identify the grammatical error in this sentence and provide the corrected version:
"Not only the students were unprepared for the exam, but also the teachers had underestimated the difficulty of the questions."
"Not only were the students unprepared for the exam, but also the teachers had underestimated the difficulty of the questions."
Which word, starting with the same letter, is a more formal synonym for "to criticize"?
To "censure".
If someone is "barking up the wrong tree," what are they doing?
They are pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action.
What does "to get something across" mean ?
Communicate or make someone understand an idea or message.
Which traditional British dish consists of roasted meat served with vegetables and gravy, often associated with Sunday dinners?
Roast dinner or Sunday roast.
In place of the -, write a C1 level word that would make sense in context:
"He had - entered the room when the shadows began to lengthen, as if the very walls themselves were breathing."
Barely, scarcely.
Define the word ''ubiquitous" and give an example of something that is ubiquitous.
Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Omnipresent.
Example : "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life; almost everyone carries one."
In the sentence: "After hearing the bad news, she decided to bite the bullet," what does "bite the bullet" mean?
To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage.
What does the phrasal verb "to carry out" mean, and how is it different from "to carry on"?
"To carry out" means to perform or execute a task or plan.
"To carry on" means to continue doing something.
What is the significance of the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and where does it usually take place?
It is a ceremonial event where guards change shifts at royal residences, most famously at Buckingham Palace in London.
Correct this sentence :
"If I would have known about the meeting, I would attend."
"If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended."
What does 'Avant-garde' mean ?
Favoring or introducing new and experimental ideas.
What does the idiom "to kick the bucket" mean?
It means to die. It comes from a method of slaughtering animals by kicking a bucket placed beneath them, or from an old method where a hanging bucket was kicked away during execution, causing the person to die.
What does the phrasal verb "to iron out" mean, and in what situations is it typically used?
It means to resolve or settle differences, problems, or disagreements. Example: The team had a meeting to iron out their differences.
Name the British author who created the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Point out and say how many mistakes can you identify in this paragraph :
After finishing his project, John was very proud about his work. He thought that he could have improved more if he had known the better methods earlier. When he was presenting it to his boss, he was worried that he might not have explained it clear enough, but he tried his best. He apologized for the delay in submitting it, even though it wasn't entirely his fault. He also suggested to organize a meeting to discuss the next steps, hoping that his ideas would be considered more carefully. In the end, he felt satisfied with what he had achieved, despite some difficulties he was faced during the process.
7 MISTAKES TOTAL
proud about his work - Proud of
could have improved more if he had known the better methods earlier - The is extra
explained it clear enough - clearly
suggested to organize a meeting - Organizing + to is extra
he was faced during the process - had
Find a C1 word which would fit all sentences.
The idea of harming innocent animals is completely __________ to her beliefs.
His behavior was so __________ that everyone was shocked and appalled.
The politician's corrupt practices were considered __________ by the public.
Many people find discrimination and hate speech __________ and unacceptable in modern society
Abhorrent, detestable, execrable, heinous, despicable.
What does the idiom "to throw one's cap over the windmill" mean?
It means to go to extreme or reckless lengths, often acting impulsively or without regard for consequences.
What does "to bide one's time" mean, and how is it used in context?
It means to wait patiently for the right moment to act. Example: She decided to bide her time before making a decision.
People often mistake the "Tower of London" as a royal residence. Instead, give one of its primary historical functions?
It was primarily a fortress, prison, and treasury.