All About You
Originally from Peru, this student is now a nanny with two charges.
Kiara
Which of these has a similar meaning to nonetheless?
1. therefore
2. in spite of that
3. thus
4. probably
2. in spite of that
Name one of the top five "snowiest" states
Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Colorado or Alaska
Correct if necessary: Each student is required to take the exam.
CORRECT
Correct pronunciation of "the" in the phrase: the animal: "thee" or "thuh"
thee
Name of civil right leader killed by an assassin's bullet in 1968
Martin Luther King, Jr.
This student lives "across the fence" from other family members in Oakton.
Roberto
Smudge may serve as which part of speech?
1. adverb
2. adjective
3. noun
4. conjunction
3. noun
Name the two US states that are not part of the contiguous 48 states.
Alaska and Hawaii
Correct if necessary: The student, as well as his teacher, enjoy the class.
The student, as well as his teacher, enjoys the class. (Singular subject doesn't include the teacher as written.)
Which one has a different syllable emphasis:
1. alarm
2. bathroom
3. argue
4. pavement
1. alarm
Name of football team that won the Super Ball on Sunday, February 9th
Eagles or Chiefs?
This student is interested in art and artists and likes to visit art galleries.
Karen
Manufacture is a synonym for
1. revitalize
2. fabricate
3. demolish
4. fascinate
2. fabricate
Spell correctly one US state that would be considered a "flyover state."
Response may vary
Correct if necessary: Neither the dogs nor the cat are going outside.
Neither the dogs nor the cat is going outside. (rule of closeness)
Which pair does not rhyme?
1. wait/hate
2. touch/much
3. Thailand/island
4. ant/want
4. ant/want
Meaning of this abbreviation: FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Over the past few years, this student has progressed from Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2 in the St. Mark ESL program.
Nadiia
Recant is an antonym for
1. deny
2. sing
3. restate
4. pour
3. restate
Name two of the least snowy US states.
Two of these: Hawaii, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi
Correct if necessary: At the end of the semester comes the difficult tests.
At the end of the semester come the difficult tests. (inverted semester with subject = tests)
Choose the two words that don't rhyme:
1. squawk and caulk
2. blood and mud
3. again and attain
4. party and hearty
3. again and attain
Fill in the missing word in this idiom:
On cloud _______
nine
This student, whose spouse runs a fencing studio, has a daughter who graduated from James Madison High School in Vienna.
Sina
Impressive is __________ that could mean ________.
1. noun; dramatic
2. adverb; imposing
3. verb; tense
4. adjective; awe-inspiring
4. adjective; awe-inspiring
Name 5 of the top 10 most populated US cities (2024)
NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, Jacksonville
Correct if necessary: One-third of the city is without power.
CORRECT
Which word has a different word stress?
1. improve
2. stomach
3. jumper
4. crowded
1. improve
Fill in the missing words in this idiom:
Bite off more _____ _____ _____ _____
than you can chew
This student is looking forward to being eligible to apply for US citizenship in November 2025.
Artem
What cannot be said about impulsive actions?
a. impulsive actions may be taken without thinking carefully about them.
b. impulsive actions may be done in haste
c. impulsive actions may be done with a lot of forethought
d. impulsive actions may not be mindful of the possible consequences.
c. impulsive actions may be done with a lot of forethought
Which letter of the alphabet starts the most US state names? Name five of those states.
M (8 total) - Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana
Correct if necessary: When he talk, everybody listens.
When he talks, everybody listens. (both singular subjects)
Correct pronunciation of the italicized word in this phrase:
I saw Taylor Swift in person the other day.
Really? The Taylor Swift?"Thee"
On the other hand