English Grammar
This verb tense is used for actions that started in the past and are still happening.
Ex: I've been working on this report all morning.
The present perfect continuous
This term refers to a short, formal summary of someone’s work experience and qualifications.
A resumeé or CV
What does it mean 'to ramble'?
To write or speak in a confusing way often using too many words that can confuse the listener.
A traditional sweet during Christmas time. It's very common to make them at home.
Christmas cookies
What is the most common thing to say and do the first few minutes after midnight?
Cheers with your drink glass.
Say "happy new year"
Give a kiss
This article equals 'one' and is used before singular, countable nouns starting with a vowel sound.
What is the article?
An
A workplace that allows employees to choose their working hours within certain limits is said to have this type of schedule.
A flexible schedule
What does it mean if you are an articulate speaker?
That you can express ideas clearly and effectively.
This city is famous for its giant Christmas tree and ice skating rink in Rockefeller Center.
New York City
What is the most popular thing to drink at midnight on New Year's Eve?
Champagne
What is the difference between “few” and “a couple”?
Why is "he is her couple incorrect"?
A few: usually three (or a slight amount more than a couple) A couple: two
He is her partner, and they (together) make one couple (2 people in a relationship are a couple)
This is the term for income a business receives before expenses are deducted.
Revenue
Name 3 things that make a good communicator.
In American homes, children leave these treats out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Milk and cookies
People often make these promises or goals for self-improvement in the new year....
New Year's resolutions.
What are these kinds of words called: "can" / "may" / "must" ?
And what should never be used after one?
The word "to"
A third person 's'
A past tense 'ed' or 'ing'
What is it called when a company closes some locations, perhaps moves to a smaller workspace, and usually lays off some employees?
Downsizing
What does 'digress' mean?
To leave the main subject temporarily in writing or speaking.
It can lead to rambling.
In some neighborhoods in the USA and UK, people go door to door singing festive songs.
What is this activity called?
What are the songs called?
To go (Christmas) caroling.
The songs are called: Christmas caroles.
What event is popular to watch on TV on New Year's Eve?
Watching the ball drop from Times Square in New York City.
This conditional I call this 'the crazy conditional' because it uses the past (in the first clause) to expresses a hypothetical situations in the future.
The second conditional
If I won the lottery, I would buy a new house.
What is it called when you request the price of a certain service to be done? For example, painting your house, repairing a car, or a cosmetic dental procedure?
*Hint: False friend is 'budget'
An estimate
A quote
Regarding to public speaking, is being inhibited positive or negative, and what does it mean?
It is negative
Meaning: Unable to act or speak in a natural way because of self-consciousness or being too shy/timid.
This red and white striped candy is very popular at Christmas time.
What is is called and what is the flavor?
A candy care.
Peppermint.
What is a promise called that people sometimes make for the beginning of the new year?
Name at least 3 things people promise to do.