Food and Drink
Modal Verbs
Linking words
Compound nouns
Idioms
100

What's the opposite of "sweet"?

bitter/salty

100

Which modal verb shows 100 % certainty?

must

100

What's a formal alternative to "because"?

since/as/due to the fact that

100

What do you call a bag used to carry your school books?

backpack/schoolbag

100

Break the ice.

start a conversation in a social situation

200

What's the main ingredient in guacamole?

Avocado

200

What modal verbs expresses advice in the past?

should have + past participle

200

Complete: "She didn't study. _____, she failed the exam.!

consequently/ as result of

200

What is "mother-in-law"?

your spouse's mother

200

Hit the books.

study hard

300

What do we call food that is unhealthy and high in fat or sugar?

Junk food

300

Complete: You____have seen him. He's in Spain! (strong probability)

can't

300

Which linker is used for contrast: "while", "therefore", "so"?

while

300

Choose the correct compound: a place to catch a train = train _____?

train station

300

Burn the midnight oil.

to work or study late into the night

400

What does the idiom "He's a big cheese" mean?

He's an important/influential person

400

Explain the difference between "mustn't" and "don't have to"

mustn't = prohibited

don't have to = not necessary

400

Combine two ideas using: "in spite of": "It rained. We went hiking".

In spite of the rain, we went hiking.

400

What do you call a person who writes news articles?

journalist/newspaper reporter

400

The ball is in your court.

Your turn to do an action or decision.

500

What is the difference between "boiled", "grilled", "roasted" and "broiled".

boiled: in water

grilled: under heat (coal, fire)

roasted: in oven

broiled: to cook something under a very hot surface

500

Rewrite using a modal: "It was a mistake to lie to her."

You shouldn't have lied to her.

500

What's the difference between: although, despite, however

although = conjuction

despite = preposition

however = adverb/linking

500

A machine that copies documents?

photocopier

500

Jump on the bandwagon.

start doing something because it is popular