Words
Is there a mistake in this sentence?
We have to face with facts here - we simply don't have enough money.
Yes, no 'with'
We have to face facts here - we simply don't have enough money.
Give at least 2 opening lines when you want to start a conversation with someone at a networking event
- What do you think of the (conference)?
- Do you mind if I join you?
- Can I introduce myself? I'm ...
- Do you have a moment to discuss..?
_____ the weather was bad, we decided to go hiking.
A) While
B) Although
C) Since
D) Because
B - although
What is the adjective from 'innovation'? Mind the pronunciation
innovative
/ˈɪn.ə.və.tɪv/
Complete the gap
The toothbrush I bought has _______________ that are gentle on my gums.
1) flossing
2) soft bristles
3) hard bristles
2) soft bristles
How do you understand when research is fundamentally flawed?
There are many things wrong with it, e.g. unreliable data, conflicting evidence...
Not only _____ the exam, but she also scored the highest marks.
A) she passed
B) did she pass
C) has she passed
D) she did pass
B - inversion
Pronounce these verbs:
demonstrate
illustrate
celebrate
elucidate
/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/
/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
/ˈsel.ə.breɪt/
/iˈluː.sɪ.deɪt/
showing an unreasonable like or dislike for someone or something based on personal opinions
The newspapers gave a very _______ report of the meeting.
biased
How can you understand if someone is ready to meet you halfway?
This person is ready to negotiate; they do some of the things that someone wants you to do in order to show that you want to reach an agreement or improve your relationship
If the manager _______ (implement) a clear conflict resolution strategy last year, we _________ (deal) with so much tension in the office now.
had implemented, would deal (mixed)
Pronounce these phrases:
-clean my room
- hire a cleaner
-facial cleanser
/kliːn/
/ˈkliː.nər/
! /ˈklen.zər/
Using a __________g tablet before brushing helps highlight the spots where plaque is hidden.
Using a disclosing tablet before brushing helps highlight the spots where plaque is hidden.
Think of 3 phrases to express resistance/ set limits while negotiating
I don’t think I could stretch as far as that.
I’m afraid that really is our absolute bottom line.
With respect, your terms are simply not competitive.
What words can we use to fill in the gap?
This is the house _____ I grew up in.
that/ which/ no words/
Pronounce these lovely words:
pioneer
variable
sodium lauryl sulfite
/ˌpaɪəˈnɪər/
/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/
/ˌsəʊ.di.əm ˌlɒr.ɪl ˈsʌl.feɪt/
What do you do when you make a pitch for something?
You tell people how good something is and try to persuade them to support it or buy it.
Name at least three phrases (verbs) to talk about causes and effects
lead to
give rise to
result in
stem from
as a consequence
for this reason
Fill in the gaps
______ had I entered the room when the phone started ringing.
___ _______ had they finished dinner than the power went out.
_______ _____ ________ should you open that door.
Hardly had I entered the room when the phone started ringing.
No sooner had they finished dinner than the power went out.
Under no circumstances should you open that door.
Guess the word by its transcription:
/dʒiːn/
/dɪˈtɜː.dʒənt/
/ˈnʌr.ɪʃ/
/rɪˈdʒuː.vən.eɪt/
gene
detergent
nourish
rejuvenate