Vocabulary in Context
What does “break even” mean in business?
To neither make a profit nor a loss.
Which future form do we use for a scheduled meeting: “will” or “present continuous”?
Present continuous (e.g., “I’m meeting John at 3”).
Fill the gap: I’ve ___ finished my report. (just / already / yet?)
just or already
Turn into passive: They will announce the results tomorrow.
The results will be announced tomorrow.
What does “be killed off” mean in the context of a TV series?
When a character is removed/dies in the story.
Which verb means “to leave a job or activity permanently”?
Quit.
Correct the error: “He will meeting his boss tomorrow.”
He will meet his boss tomorrow.
Use “hardly ever” in a present perfect sentence.
Example: “I’ve hardly ever eaten sushi.”
Make this passive: People speak English worldwide.
English is spoken worldwide.
What happens when workers go on strike?
They stop working to protest or demand better conditions.
Use “take over” in a business-related sentence.
Example: “A larger company took over the small startup last year.”
What is the difference between “will” and “be going to”?
“Will” = instant decisions/predictions; “be going to” = plans/intention.
What’s the difference between “already” and “yet”?
“Already” = affirmative; “yet” = negative or questions.
Rewrite using “likely”: He will probably win the award.
He is likely to win the award.
Define: opinion poll
A survey to measure public opinion on a topic.
What does it mean if a plan “came to nothing”?
It failed or had no result.
Complete: By this time next year, I ___ (work) in another company.
will be working
Put this in present perfect: They / not / finish / project / yet
They haven’t finished the project yet.
What’s the passive of: The court found him guilty of fraud.
He was found guilty of fraud by the court.
What does “switch over” mean?
To change from one thing to another (e.g., channels, systems).
Give a sentence using “get rid of” in a business context.
Example: “They got rid of old stock to make room for the new launch.”
Create a sentence with “might” or “may” to show future uncertainty.
Example: “I might go to the concert if I finish my homework.”
What adverb would you use to emphasize a surprising result in the present perfect?
Surprisingly / Interestingly / Amazingly (comment adverbs)
Change to passive with future probability: They will probably sentence him next week.
He will probably be sentenced next week.
Use “quit”, “get rid of”, and “change your mind” in one short story.
“I wanted to quit my job, but I changed my mind and got rid of my negative attitude instead.”