Phrasal Verbs
Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verb AND use it correctly in a sentence: figure out
discover how to do something or how to solve a problem. e.g. The math problem was very difficult and I couldn't figure it out.
Explain this idiom used in the text: making ends meet
getting by, earning enough money to survive
Explain the meaning of the following word AND use it correctly in a sentence: desperate
in dire/serious need. e.g. Having lost his job, he was desperate to find a new one.
Change from active to passive: The CEO runs the company.
The company is run by the CEO.
If you suffer from arachnophobia, what are you afraid of?
Spiders
Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verb AND use it correctly in a sentence: give up
stop doing or performing OR surrender/relinquish. e.g. Even if the project is difficult, you shouldn't give up.
Explain this word from the text: stagnating
not moving or changing; remaining the same.
Explain the meaning of the following word AND use it correctly in a sentence: mugging
attack which involved theft and sometimes beating; a street robbery. e.g. In some large cities, mugging is a common crime.
Change from active to passive: James Cameron directed Titanic.
Titanic was directed by James Cameron.
What is the tallest building in the world and where is it?
The Burf Khalifa in Dubai, UAE.
Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verb AND use it correctly in a sentence: bring about
cause to happen. e.g. This NGO has brought about many significant social changes.
According to the text, what percentage of American's live in extreme poverty?
16%
Explain the meaning of the following word AND use it correctly in a sentence:affluent
wealthy, having plenty of money, upper-middle class. e.g. His family lives in an affluent neighbourhood.
Change from active to passive: I think the police will arrest that man.
I think that man will be arrested.
When did World War 1 start and finish?
1914-1918
Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verb AND use it correctly in a sentence: reason with
try to change someone's mind or show them a better way. e.g. I tried to reason with him, but he just won't listen.
According to the text, how many Americans depend on food banks each year?
47 million
Explain the meaning of the following word AND use it correctly in a sentence: appalling
terrible, shockingly bad. e.g. Her rude behaviour is appalling.
Change from active to passive: The students were doing a project.
A project was being done by students.
What is the meaning of this idiom: "We have to get our ducks in a row."
We need to get organized.
Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verb AND use it correctly in a sentence: end up
eventually become or turn out to be; often unintentionally or unexpectedly. e.g. I studied sciences in university but ended up becoming an English teacher.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Explain the meaning of the following word AND use it correctly in a sentence: derelict
no longer in use because of poor or dangerous condition, run-down, in disrepair. e.g. There are many abandoned, derelict buildings outside the city.
Change from active to passive: The construction workers will have completed the building by April.
The building will have been completed by April.
What is the meaning of this idiom: Don't look a gift-horse in the mouth.
don't find fault with/criticize something you have received as a gift of favour. (origin - when purchasing a horse, you check its teeth to see if it is healthy. If you're getting a free horse, just accept it!)