Phrasal Verbs: Missing Preposition
It's raining and we didn't bring an umbrella! I don't want to get wet; we should turn ____.
It's raining and we didn't bring an umbrella! I don't want to get wet; we should turn BACK. (or AROUND)
Say the English word for "estresado" in English, then spell it.
stressed.
When the high school team plays a game of this sport, the whole town attends. It is a big social event.
This is also the most popular sport in the United States.
What is American football?
When something is c_____________, it is required or obligatory--you have to do it.
What is compulsory?
impossible
In the U.S., you cannot drop ___ of school before age 16 because it is compulsory. If you did, it would be illegal.
In the U.S., you cannot drop OUT of school before age 16 because it is compulsory. If you did, it would be illegal.
Say the English word for "impresionante", then spell it.
impressive
High school sophomores are in this GRADE in the United States.
What is 10th grade?
Veronica lives in a town with low population d______, meaning that the number of people per square kilometer is small. Maybe that's why all of the characters drive everywhere--with so few people, there is not a lot of public transit!
(Also we don't have a lot of public transit in the US :((( )
What is population density?
In the U.S., waiters are paid less than minimum wage. It is legal for them to be _____paid because in theory they can earn tips.
In the U.S., waiters are paid less than minimum wage. It is legal for them to be UNDERpaid because in theory they can earn tips.
He invented a new game, but it never really caught __.
No one really wanted to play it.
He invented a new game, but it never really caught ON.
No one really wanted to play it.
Say the English word for "aceptable", then spell it.
acceptable
This remarkable Chicago Bulls player is famous for lending his name to a popular line of Nike sneakers.
Who is Michael Jordan?
The Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hollywood Sign are all examples of l__________. That means they are famous, emblematic places.
What are landmarks / what is a landmark?
It is ________ to drink alcohol before age 21 in the United States. (Your answer needs to be one word).
What is illegal?
Many students procrastinate and put ___ doing their homework. But if you wait until the last minute to study, you school will be more difficult!
Many students procrastinate and put OFF doing their homework. But if you wait until the last minute to study, school will be more difficult!
Say the word for "lujoso" in English, then spell it.
luxurious
This year of school comes before 1st grade in the United States.
What is kindergarten?
My grandmother needs ______-__-_____ medical care. She needs to have a nurse with her 24 hours a day.
Residents of New York City say they are ___satisfied with the state of the subway system. Everything is dirty and broken and there are a lot of delays.
Residents of New York City say they are DISSATISFIED with the state of the subway system. Everything is dirty and broken and there are a lot of delays.
I asked Shakira on a date, but she turned __ _____. Now I am very sad.
I asked Shakira on a date, but she turned ME DOWN. Now I am very sad.
Say the word for "presión" in English, then spell it.
pressure
In the American high school curriculum, the class in which we study English language and literature (like "lengua" in Spain) is called this.
What is English?
This English verb comes from the Latin/French word for heart and means "animar".
What is encourage?
A country with a large difference of incomes between the richest and the poorest people is said to have a lot of income _______.
A country with a large difference of incomes between the richest and the poorest people is said to have a lot of income INEQUALITY.