Word Power
What’s another word for happy?
glad, cheerful, joyful
Fill in the blank: “She ___ a student.”
is
What does “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?
It’s raining very hard.
Finish the quote: “Just keep ___.” (Finding Nemo)
swimming
What holiday is on December 25th?
Christmas
What is the opposite of cold?
hot/warm
Change to past tense: “They play soccer.”
They played soccer.
What does “hit the books” mean?
To study hard
Finish the quote: “I’ll be ___.” (Terminator)
back
What is the capital of England?
London
What’s a word that means very, very big?
huge, enormous
Which is correct? “He don’t like pizza” or “He doesn’t like pizza”?
He doesn’t like pizza.
What does “break the ice” mean?
To start a friendly conversation
Finish the quote: “May the ___ be with you.” (Star Wars)
force
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Soccer/Football
What’s a word that means to begin?
start, commence
Correct the sentence: “I have went to school.”
I have gone to school.
What does “once in a blue moon” mean?
Very rarely
Finish the quote: “Life is like a box of ___.” (Forrest Gump)
chocolates
In America, what holiday is on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
What’s the difference between borrow and lend?
Borrow = take something from someone; Lend = give something to someone
What’s the difference? “I’m used to eat pizza” vs. “I’m used to eating pizza.”
First = wrong; Second = correct: I’m accustomed to it.
If someone says “spill the beans,” what should you do?
Tell a secret
Finish the quote: “Here’s looking at you, ___.” (Casablanca)
kid
Name 3 English-speaking countries.
Examples: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland