Riddles
Vocabulary
Phrasal Verbs
Lifestyles
US Movies in NY
Compound-Complex Sentences
Common Mistakes
100
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7 8 9
(7 ate 9)
100
a working class person of lower social status (in the past was usually involved in agriculture)
peasant
100
pass; resolve itself usually after an argument or disagreement
blow over
100
What do we call someone who loves going to parties, meeting people, and being the center of attention?
extrovert / people person / social butterfly
100
This 1995 animated film is set in New York and follows the adventures of toys that come to life when their owner is not around. What is the movie?
Toy story
100
Compound-Complex Sentences must have at least _____ independent clauses, ________ dependent clause, and _______ conjunction.
2; 1; 1
100
Which sentence uses “their” correctly?
A. Their going to the store.
B. They forgot their keys.
C. There late for the meeting.
B. They forgot their keys.
200
What month of the year has 28 days?
all of them
200
of a very high class, considered superior to others
elite
200
try very hard to cope in difficult circumstances
struggle with
200
What kind of lifestyle involves eating only plant-based foods and avoiding all animal products?
vegan lifestyle
200
In which 1979 film does Al Pacino portray a Cuban immigrant who becomes a powerful drug lord in New York?
Scarface
200
Identify the dependent clause:
Although it was raining, we went to the park and had a picnic.
Although it was raining
200
Correct the error in this sentence:
There are less people at the concert than last year.
less should be fewer
300
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or hat didn’t get a single hair on his head wet. Why?
He's bald
300
very strong, pious, spiritual or religious beliefs
devout
300
become emotionally distant from someone over time
drift apart
300
You have a choice.
a. You can be selfish and take 300 points for yourself.
b. You can be a nice person and give 300 points to another group.
300
This 2008 superhero film, featuring Christian Bale as the caped crusader, takes place in Gotham City, a fictional representation of New York. What is the movie?
The Dark Knight
300
How many clauses are in this compound-complex sentence?
Because he was late, he missed the meeting, and he forgot his notes.
three (1 dependent, 2 independent)
300
The news report had a big ___ on public opinion.
a. affect
b. effect
b. effect
400
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk or leaves. What am I?
The government (or a bank or company)
400
showing no sympathy or pity for others
ruthless
400
put in a lot of effort to make something a success
work at (something)
400
This group is known for living without modern technology and following traditional religious values.A subculture that is opposed to beliefs of the dominant culture
The Amish
400
Which 2002 film, directed by Martin Scorsese, stars Leonardo DiCaprio and is based on the life of the infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort?
The Wolf of Wall Street
400
What acronym helps us remember the 7 coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
400
Fix the mistake:
“I could of gone to the meeting, but I forgot.”
"of gone" should be have gone
500
Why is Europe like a frying pan?
Because it has Greece at the bottom
500
weak, delicate, lacking strength
frail
500
stop or interrupt something before it finishes
break off
500
This type of person prefers a quiet, life, with as little possessions as possible, often away from big cities and noise
minimalist (minimal lifestyle)
500
This film stars Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly, a New York socialite who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with her neighbor. She also has a cat named cat.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
500
Combine these three clauses into one compound-complex sentence:
-He woke up late
-He missed the bus
-He usually walks to school
Because he woke up late, he missed the bus, but he usually walks to school.
500
Identify three mistakes in this sentence:
There going to loose they’re minds when they hear the news.
1. “There” should be “They’re”
2. “Loose” should be “lose”
3. “They’re” should be “their”