Prepositions
Verb Patterns
Grammar
Vocabulary
Russian Roulette
100
Correct the mistake in each sentence: (1) We cut the paper onto three parts. (2) Next, we cut up them into smaller pieces. (3) We melt them, then we pour them into.
(1) We cut the paper into three parts. (2) Next, we cut them up into smaller pieces. (3) We melt them, then we pour them into trays/containers/molds/etc..
100
What verb means the following? (1) said sorry; (2) said that he/she would do something if I didn't listen and do what he/she said; (3) gave me a suggestion; (4) asked me to do something difficult; (5) said that something was true
apologize; threaten; advise; challenge; admit
100
When can we use "will be -ing" (4 reasons)?
(1) suggest that you have no control over a future event; (2) reassure people that an event is normal and "natural"; (3) found friendlier and less distant; (4) make a question sound less direct.
100
What three things can "way" mean? Give an example of each!
way = manner (The easiest way to get a girlfriend is to look online.); way = style (He does things in a different way.); way = route (Which way to Etla?)
100
Complete this lyric: I've traveled each and every highway, and more, much more than this, ... ; what song is it from and who sings the song?
"I did it my way" from My Way by Frank Sinatra
200
Decide whether each sentence needs "up" or "down"; insert it in the correct place. (1) We've used all the baking soda; we'll have to buy more. (2) We need to cut on how much we're spending; we need to stick to our budget. (3) He offered to pay me $15/hour, but I turned him. (4) I ended in marketing because that's what my father did. (5) Can you please turn that? It's hurting my ears!
(1) We've used up all the baking soda; we'll have to buy more. (2) We need to cut down on how much we're spending; we need to stick to our budget. (3) He offered to pay me $15/hour, but I turned him down. (4) I ended up in marketing because that's what my father did. (5) Can you please turn that down? It's hurting my ears!
200
Correct one mistake in each sentence: (1) He apologized about the interruption. (2) She thanked for the gift. (3) They complained me about the homework. (4) The bully threatened me to take my lunch. (5) The woman announced to be pregnant.
(1) He apologized for the interruption. (2) She thanked me for the gift. (3) They complained about the homework. (4) The bully threatened to take my lunch. (5) The woman announced that she was pregnant.
200
Complete the sentences: The best way to (save) money is to eat at home. The best way of (earn) money is to get a job.
The best way to save money is to eat at home. The best way of earning money is to get a job.
200
Match the verbs with their complements: make / discuss / stay / treat / have / health insurance / an appointment / in wards / patients / options
make an appointment / discuss options / stay in wards / treat patients / have health insurance
200
What was the message of "War School"? Why was it set in England?
The message was that many children are used as soldiers, and those who are affected are not different from our brothers and sisters.
300
What is the opposite of each expression below? put people at ease; get the best out of people; let people get out of control; get people talking
put people on edge; bring out the worst in people; handle people; make people clam up
300
Match the two halves of the sentence: He challenged / He asked / He complained / He refused / He thanked / about the race. / me to race him. / me to a race. / me for racing him. / to race.
He challenged me to a race. He asked me to race him. He complained about the race. He refused to race. The thanked me for racing him.
300
Change three of these sentences to "will be -ing": Welcome to the Windy City! Before we begin, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Julia, and I will lead the tour today. I've been a tour guide for about 4 years, and I absolutely love it. I think that we will have a great time today. Once we're finished, I will show a film at the visitor's center. Who will join us for the film after the tour?
Welcome to the Windy City! Before we begin, I'd like to introduce myself. I'm Julia, and I will be leading the tour today. I've been a tour guide for about 4 years, and I absolutely love it. I think that we will have a great time today. Once we're finished, I will be showing a film at the visitor's center. Who will be joining us for the film after the tour?
300
Rephrase the following statistic in three ways: 40% of child soldiers are girls.
2 out of 5 child soldiers are girls. Just under half of child soldiers are girls. Nearly half of child soldiers are girls.
300
Name 5 differences between LaSalle and Southglen.
Students who use the cafeteria in Southglen are expected to clean up. Students choose their own classes at Southglen. There is no head teacher at Southglen. Students and teachers call each other by their first names at Southglen. Students can vote on decisions at Southglen.
400
How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Use the following verbs: take out / spread / put onto
Take two pieces of bread out. Spread the peanut butter and jelly onto the bread. Put the top slice of bread onto the bottom slice.
400
Complete the sentences: (1) My little sister admitted... / (2) The principal announced... / (3) The child promised... / (4) The teacher complained... / (5) My mom advised...
Sample answers: (1) My little sister admitted...to stealing my shirt. / (2) The principal announced...that she was retiring. / (3) The child promised...to follow the rules / (4) The teacher complained...about the students. / (5) My mom advised...me to go to college.
400
Complete the expressions using "way": (1) The fastest ___ get to school is by car. (2) It's ___ highway! (3) Don't go ___ for me! Just do whatever is easiest for you. (4) Get ___! I don't want your help. (5) The easiest ___ getting there is on the highway.
(1) The fastest way to get to school is by car. (2) It's my way or the highway! (3) Don't go out of your way for me! Just do whatever is easiest for you. (4) Get out of my way! I don't want your help. (5) The easiest way of getting there is on the highway.
400
Which statistics have the same value? Match them! nearly all / about one third / three quarters / just under one third / exactly half / three out of ten / fifty percent / ninety-nine percent / three out of four / thirty-four percent
nearly all = ninety-nine percent; about one third = thirty-four percent; three quarters = three out of four; just under one third = three out of ten; exactly half = fifty percent
400
Tell me 10 things that I should do at a job interview and 10 things that I should not do.
Own answers :)
500
Unscramble the sentences and add prepositions where necessary (they are all commands)! (1) the / squeeze / butter / the / peanut / bread (2) scissors / attach / the / the / wall (3) the / environment / pack / tortillas / an / oxygen-free
Squeeze the peanut butter onto the bread. Attach the scissors to the wall. Pack the tortillas in an oxygen-free environment.
500
Rewrite the sentences using one of the following reporting verbs: advise / apologize / promise / refuse / thank / threaten / (1) Peña Nieto said that he would take care of the people for sure. (2) She said no to washing the dishes. (3) She said thank you since I had helped her with her homework. (4) They suggested that we get an early start. (5) He said he was sorry that he had spilled my drink.
(1) Peña Nieto promised to take care of the people. (2) She refused to wash the dishes. (3) She thanked me for helping her with her homework. (4) They advised getting an early start. (5) He apologized for spilling my drink.
500
Complete the paragraph with the proper form of the verb: Thank you for (be) here with us today. First, I (talk) about the most important issues in engineering today. Later, you (have) a chance to ask questions. Additionally, I'd be happy (answer) any questions via email. And I forgot to ask - who ____ be ___ (need) special assistance?
Thank you for (being) here with us today. First, I (will be talking) about the most important issues in engineering today. Later, you (will have) a chance to ask questions. Additionally, I'd be happy (to answer) any questions via email. And I forgot to ask - who will be needing (need) special assistance?
500
Complete the sentences: Some Americans don't have ___ to health insurance. Even if they do, it might not ___ everything. Some people are ___ to health insurance through their employers, but others are not. They are only sometimes ___ information about what they need to contribute to the cost. Fortunately, patients are ___ very well.
access; cover; entitled; given; treated
500
Two of these questions are "leading questions." Rewrite them so that they are neutral. How inefficient do you consider the cafeteria to be? How helpful are the staff? What do you think about the time you wait in line?
What do you think about the efficiency of the cafeteria? How do you feel about the helpfulness of the staff?
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