Vocabulary
Grammar - Past
Grammar - Future
Grammar - Prefixes and Parts of Speech
Phrase of the Day
Miscellaneous
100
What is the correct vocabulary word to complete the sentence below?
I quit my last job because they didn't pay me a decent _________.
wage/income/salary
I quit my last job because they didn't pay me a decent wage/income/salary.
100
What is the simple past tense of the verb "find"
found
100
In spoken & informal English, what is the typical pronunciation of "going to" in this sentence?:
She's going to go to the movies next weekend.
She's gonna go to the movies next weekend.
100
The prefix "re" means:
a) together
b) before
c) again
d) more
c) again
100
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to stay calm under difficult or stressful situations?
For example: _________________. It's not going to make the situation better if you get angry and start yelling.
keep your cool
Keep your cool. It's not going to make the situation better if you get angry and start yelling.
100
What date do summer classes start?
June 17th.
200
A synonym for "to promise" is ___________
to guarantee
A synonym for "to promise" is "to guarantee"
200
Make a sentence in the past continuous with the verb in parenthesis:
Nancy and Tom ______________(drive) all day yesterday.
Nancy and Tom were driving all day yesterday.
200
Complete the sentence with future will/will not and the verb in parenthesis (choose if affirmative or negative is more appropriate):
Tommy didn't study for the test. He _________(do) very well.
won't do (or will not do)
Tommy didn't study for the test. He won't do very well.
200
small, happy, and tired are all what part of speech?
adjectives
200
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means that a situation that cannot be changed must be accepted? (usually referring to a situation that is not ideal)
For example: My boss told me I have to work on Saturday, but my niece's birthday party is that day and I have to miss the party now. Oh well. ________. I can't say no to the boss.
it is what it is
My boss told me I have to work on Saturday, but my niece's birthday party is that day and I have to miss the party now. Oh well. It is what it is. I can't say no to the boss.
200
What is the best topic sentence to introduce paragraph below?
_________________. First, mangos are delicious. They are sweet, but not too sweet, and they are juicy and full of flavor. Not only that, but mangos are the perfect size for transporting easily. You can stick them in your pocket or purse, and they fit nicely in the palm of your hand. Finally, mangos are healthy. One cup of sliced mango provides you with 25% of your daily value of Vitamin A and 75% of your daily value of Vitamin C. As far as fruits go, you can't do better than a mango!
a) Mangos are a healthy snack.
b) Mangos are the best fruit.
c) Mangos are a tropical fruit.
b) Mangos are the best fruit.
Mangos are the best fruit. First, mangos are delicious. They are sweet, but not too sweet, and they are juicy and full of flavor. Not only that, but mangos are the perfect size for transporting easily. You can stick them in your pocket or purse, and they fit nicely in the palm of your hand. Finally, mangos are healthy. One cup of sliced mango provides you with 25% of your daily value of Vitamin A and 75% of your daily value of Vitamin C. As far as fruits go, you can't do better than a mango!
300
When there is a difference between two amounts, situations, or groups of people it is called a ____________________.
For example: Joni worked at a school from 2001-2010. Then she stopped working to take care of her children. In 2015, after her children were in school, she started a new job. On her resume, there is a _________ in her work history.
gap
When there is a difference between two amounts, situations, or groups of people it is called a gap.
300
Make a yes/no question in the simple past with the words below:
Julia/cook/for her family/yesterday
Did Julia cook for her family yesterday?
300
In English we use be + going to + verb to talk and write about future plans or intentions.
In English we use will to talk and write about: 1) __________________ and 2) ______________
1) future predictions
2) future actions decided in the moment (now)
300
_____________ is the name for the part of speech that joins two sentences or similar parts of speech together
conjunction(s)
300
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to tell a secret that you are not supposed to tell?
For example: My sister's pregnant, but she doesn't want anyone to know yet. She's waiting until our family reunion in June to tell everyone. I hope I don't accidentally ___________ before then.
spill the beans
My sister's pregnant, but she doesn't want anyone to know yet. She's waiting until our family reunion in June to tell everyone. I hope I don't accidentally spill the beans before then.
300
A ____________ is when your skin is irritated and red.
rash
A rash is when your skin is irritated and red.
400
I can't ____________ my roommate any more! He keeps chewing with his mouth open. It's disgusting.
(meaning=tolerate)
put up with
I can't put up with my roommate any more! He keeps chewing with his mouth open. It's disgusting.
400
Complete the sentence with the appropriate past tense form of the verb:
Sam__________(sleep) when someone knocked on his door.
was sleeping
Sam was sleeping when someone knocked on his door.
400
Make a question using future be + going to + verb to ask about John's plans for Tuesday evening.
What is John going to do on Tuesday evening?
400
In the sentence: The kids play tennis and baseball on Saturdays, the word tennis is what part of speech?
a noun
400
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase means to do things in the wrong/incorrect order?
For example:
Person A: I bought decorations for my new office.
Person B: What? I thought they didn't offer you the job yet?
Person A: They didn't. Not yet.
Person B: I think you're _____________. Why would you buy office decorations before you know if you got the job or not?
to put the cart before the horse
Person A: I bought decorations for my new office.
Person B: What? I thought they didn't offer you the job yet?
Person A: They didn't. Not yet.
Person B: I think you're putting the cart before the horse. Why would you buy office decorations before you know if you got the job or not?
400
Is the following question grammatically correct or not? If it is correct, say "correct." If it is incorrect, say "incorrect" and change the question to make it grammatically correct.
What time he ate dinner yesterday?
What time he ate dinner yesterday=incorrect
What time did he eat dinner yesterday? = correct
500
To __________ someone is to give someone the confidence or courage they need to do something or to persuade someone to do something.
For example: If you are confused about the class material, I ____________ you to get help from the tutoring center. The tutors are really nice and they help you a lot.
encourage
To __________ someone is to give someone the confidence or courage they need to do something or to persuade someone to do something.
500
Complete the sentence with the appropriate past tense forms of the verbs in parenthesis:
She _________(break) a plate while she ________(do) the dishes.
She broke a plate while she was doing the dishes.
500
Choose the appropriate future tense to complete the sentence with the verb below:
Person A: "Ow! I burned my hand!"
Person B: I _________(get) you some ice!
will
Person A: "Ow! I burned my hand!"
Person B: I'll get you some ice!
500
In the sentence: Alexis carefully prepares her class materials every day, the word carefully is what part of speech?
an adverb
500
Think about the words/phrases your classmates taught you in the "Word/Phrase of the Day Assignment."
What word or phrase is a warning or a command for the other person to not disappoint you.
For example: The president of the company is coming to visit next week and we have to prepare for her arrival. _____________. Everything needs to be perfect when she gets here.
don't let me down
The president of the company is coming to visit next week and we have to prepare for her arrival. Don't let me down. Everything needs to be perfect when she gets here.
500
A ___________ is a way to describe something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing.
For example:
Life is a roller coaster.
She is an angel.
Bob is a pig when he eats.
metaphor
A metaphor is a way to describe something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing.