The Adjective Lab
Which word describes something you can't stop doing, like a video game or a drug?
Addictive
You use this to move through your hair and make it neat.
A comb.
Where do you go if you want to buy fresh fish?
The fishmonger's.
Complete the sentence: "She is very proud ____ her student's progress."
Of
What do you call a child who is just learning to walk? (Usually 1–3 years old).
A toddler.
If a room has a lot of space, it is s_ _ _ _ _ _s.
Spacious
What do you call a long, loose piece of clothing you wear over pajamas, usually after a shower? (Give two names).
Bathrobe or Dressing gown.
A shop that sells high-quality cheeses, cold meats, and olives is called a d_ _i.
Deli (Delicatessen).
Complete the sentence: "I’m really excited ____ my trip to London next week!"
About
What is a "maiden name"?
The surname a woman had before she got married.
If someone always tells people what to do in a confident way, they are a_ _ _ _ _ _ _e.
Assertive
If you are packing a glass vase, you should w_ _p it so it doesn't break.
Wrap
If you want to buy or rent a house, which office do you visit?
The estate agent's.
When a situation has both a big advantage and a big disadvantage, we call it a "d_ _ _ e-e _ d s _ _d."
A double-edged sword.
At university, where do students usually live?
Halls of residence.
What is the difference between a sensible person and a sensitive person?
Sensible = practical/makes good decisions; Sensitive = easily hurt or understands others' feelings.
You need this spray to stop mosquitoes from biting you in the summer.
Insect repellent.
Where can you go to wash and dry your clothes if you don't have a machine at home?
A launderette.
Correct the preposition: "My car is very similar with yours."
Similar to
Name three colors from the list that are NOT primary colors (Red/Blue/Yellow).
Any three: Maroon, Navy, Scarlet, Turquoise, Beige.
A word to describe someone who wants to keep their partner or friends all to themselves and doesn't like sharing.
Possessive
Name three things from the list you would find in a bathroom or a "vanity bag." (я хочу слова бритва, дезодорант, гребінець)
Razor, deodorant, comb (or toothbrush/bathrobe).
Explain the difference between a chain store and a charity shop.
A chain store is part of a large company with many branches (like Zara); a charity shop sells second-hand items to raise money for a cause.
If the advantages of a plan are more important than the disadvantages, we say the "pros o_ _ _ _ _ _h the cons."
Outweigh
Explain these three nature words: cliff, valley, hedge.
Cliff (high rock wall by the sea), Valley (low land between mountains), Hedge (a "fence" made of bushes).