What is the difference between "for" and "since"?
Since: a specific point in time For: a length of time
What is the opposite of "outgoing"?
shy, timid, intoverted
What is the difference between "get" and "take"? Give an example phrase for each.
Get: to obtain/receive something
Take: to move something from its place
You feel this medical condition when you are on the ship and want to throw up.
Nausea
Ana can't reach the smoke alarm ________ the ceiling is too high. A: because B: Because of
Because
The verb "promise" is followed by an infinitive or a gerund?
Promise + infinitive
(ex: I promise to love you forever.)
________ people like thinking about problems and finding answers for hard questions such as scientists, computer programmers, or writers. (hit: smart)
Intellectual
If the indefinite pronoun "one" is used to describe a singular thing, what indefinite pronoun can you use to describe plural things?
Some.
What does "afford" mean?
having enough money to pay for something
Command vs. Reported Command Teacher: "Don't talk during tests." Reported Command: ________________
The teacher told us not to talk during tests.
What is the difference between "should" and "could"?
Could: requests, possibilities, options, past abilities Should: advice, suggestions
Tom was _____ today at school. Life in school is _______ for him. (bore)
Tom was bored today at school. Life in school is boring for him.
Elisa/ lose weight/ recently
Elisa has lost weight recently.
What is the difference between "lend" and "borrow"?
Lend: give something for a period of time
Borrow: take something for a period of time
What are you interested in doing in the summer?
I am interested in + gerund....
When do we use "used to + infinitive"?
to talk about a past situation that is no longer true.
Give an adjective with the prefix -ir
irresponsible, irregular, irrelevant, irreversible
What is one verb that can be used with both infinitives and gerunds?
continue, like, start, hate, prefer
What is the adjective form of the word "herbs"?
herbal
Can you _________ the toys, please? (phrasal verb)
Can you PUT AWAY the toys, please?
What is the difference between "already" and "yet"?
Already: affirmative statement
(I've already bought the tickets.)
Yet: negative statement
(I haven't bought the ticket yet.)
What is the part of speech of the word procrastinating used in the phrase "stop procrastinating."
Noun
MUST is used to say something that is necessary. What else can you use MUST for?
logical conclusion >> Julia works 8 hours every day. >> She must have a difficult job.
How do you call a person who helps you with your debt problems and helps look at living expenses and make a budget?
Debt Counselor
Change the following sentences into the present perfect form. "Lilia has been doing her homework since 10 a.m. this morning."
Lilia has done her homework since 10 a.m. this morning.