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What does ASAP stand for?
Is it *normally said as a word or individual letters?
As soon as possible.
It's usually said in letters.
What is the plural of woman?
(Pronunciation is important here to get the points)
Women (Wim-min)
What does 'once in a blue moon' mean?
That something happens very rarely. Not often.
What is the noun of 'successful'?
Success (to HAVE success)
I jump when I walk and sit when I stand. What animal am I?
A kangaroo
What does 'abroad' mean?
(As in work, travel, or study.)
When you go outside of your own country.
What is the plural of person?
What is the plural of tooth?
What is the plural of child?
People
Teeth
Children
What does 'to go the extra mile' mean?
A) To WALK further than anyone else.
B) To DRIVE further than anyone else.
C) To work extra hard at something, put in more effort
D) To finish work before anyone else.
B) To work extra hard at something, put in more effort
Income minus expenses equals what?
What word in English is always pronounced incorrectly?
Incorrectly
Say the number correctly:
135,567
One hundred thirty-five thousand, five hundred sixty-seven
or
One hundred thirty-five thousand, five hundred AND sixty-seven
*NO other AND can be used here
Finish the sentences with question tags:
He went out late, _____________ ?
She isn't younger than you ____________ ?
didn't he
is she
I was so tired, I hit the sack as soon as I got home.
What does "hit the sack" mean?
A) Go to sleep
B) Get angry
C) Eat dinner
D) Take a shower
A) Go to sleep
What is the ADJECTIVE of 'charisma'?
Charismatic (to BE charismatic)
What is more useful when it's broken?
An egg
What is the difference between watch, see & look?
Watch: To see and listen carefully (related to action happening)
See: Ability to observe with your eyes
Look: to direct your eyes in a particular direction
Translate the sentence using the word "get used to":
Ella queria acostumbrarse a manejar despacio
She wanted to get used to driving slowly.
What does 'to put all your eggs in one baske' mean?
Having all your valuable items in only one place at the risk of losing everything
How can you describe something that is 'tricky'?
Something that is difficult or awkward.
Needs care, skill, or previous knowledge.
What word can you ADD letters to make it shorter?
Short
How do you pronounce 'dairy' and name 3 items that belong in this category?
Milk, cheese, cream, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whipped cream, sour cream.
Make this sentence passive:
He must fasten his seatbelt.
His seatbelt must be fastened.
What does it mean to go Dutch?
To pay for what you consumed only at a group outing out.
What is the difference between CUSTOMER and CLIENT?
Which is used in a more professional way?
CUSTOMER: purchases goods or services often in a more transactional relationship.
CLIENT: usually hires a business for a service inplying a DEEPER, more PERSONALIZED relationship. Usually a LONGER-TERM relationship.
What appears once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "m"