Grammar
What is the past tense of catch?
caught
What does “spill the beans” mean?
To reveal a secret.
What does "look up to" mean?
To admire someone.
What is a synonym for "generous"?
Kind, charitable, giving.
How many letters are in the English alphabet?
26
Choose the correct sentence: There were many cacti in the desert or There were many cactus in the desert?
There were many cacti in the desert.
What does “hit the books” mean?
To study hard.
What does "turn down" mean in this sentence: She turned down the job offer.
To refuse or reject.
What is the opposite of "expand"?
Shrink, contract.
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
London
Identify the conditional: If she had studied, she would have passed the exam.
Third Conditional
What does “burn the midnight oil” mean?
To work late into the night.
What is the opposite of "set off" (as in We set off at sunrise)?
Come back/Return.
What does "reluctant" mean?
Not wanting to do something; hesitant.
What language has the most native speakers in the world?
Chinese (Mandarin)
Rewrite in passive voice: They built the house in 1999
The house was built in 1999.
What does “a blessing in disguise” mean?
Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good.
What does "get away with" mean?
To avoid punishment or consequences.
What is the noun form of "succeed"?
Success.
How many syllables are in the word “unbelievable”?
Five
What is the difference between since and for?
Since refers to a specific time; for refers to a duration.
What does “bite the bullet” mean?
To do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
What does "put someone off" mean?
To make someone dislike something or lose interest.
What does "ephemeral" mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
Unscramble this word: ROACVUBAYL
Vocabulary.