WORDFORMATION
VERB to NOUN: The ________________ (decide) was made after a long discussion.
Decision
Comparative Structures: John is taller than Michael. AS
Michael is not as tall as John.
In what year did Argentina gain its independence from Spain?
1816
"piece of cake"
It refers to something that is very easy to do
In Greek mythology, who is the king of the gods?
ADJ to NOUN: His ________________ (happy) was evident when he received the news.
happiness
Passive Voice: They will deliver the package tomorrow. BE
The package will be delivered tomorrow.
Which civilization built the ancient city of Machu Picchu in Peru?
The Inca civilization.
"break the ice"
To initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.
In Christianity, who is believed to have betrayed Jesus?
Judas Iscariot.
NOUN to ADJ: Her performance was full of ________________ (grace).
Graceful
Relative Clauses: The man is my uncle. He lives next door. WHO
The man who lives next door is my uncle.
Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union?
Vladimir Lenin.
"feeling under the weather"
They are feeling ill or unwell.
In Norse mythology, who is the chief god of the Æsir, associated with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, etc?
Odin
NOUN to VERB: You need to ________________ (strength) your argument with more evidence.
Strengthen
Reported Speech: "I have finished my homework," Anna said. THAT
Anna said that she had finished her homework.
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
"hit the nail on the head"
It means to be exactly right about something or to describe a situation or problem accurately.
Who are the founders of Rome according to Roman mythology?
Romulus and Remus.
VERB to NOUN: His ________________ (refuse) to participate in the project surprised everyone.
Refusal
Conditionals: She didn't go to the party because she was sick. HADN`T
If she hadn't been sick, she would have gone to the party.
Which ancient civilization built the Great Wall of China?
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
"spill the beans"
Reveal a secret or disclose information.
In Roman mythology, who is the king of the gods, analogous to the Greek god Zeus?
Jupiter (or Jove).