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100
What noun means a group of things that are all different in some way?
For example: Students in EMLS 781 come from a _________ of countries.
variety
Students in EMLS 781 come from a variety of countries.
100
What noun does Jude learn in English class that's a slang word for money?
For example: I don't get paid until next Friday. Can I borrow some _______?
dough
I don't get paid until next Friday. Can I borrow some dough?
100
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis for the context sentence.
Dan visits his mother every winter. He almost always ________ (go) by plane. This winter, however, he's driving because he couldn't find a cheap flight.
goes
Dan visits his mother every winter. He almost always goes by plane. This winter, however, he's driving because he couldn't find a cheap flight.
100
What is the simple past of the verb "shake"?
shook
100
Who was the teacher for Jude's play?
Mrs. Bloom
100
When is the first day of Spring 2026 classes at SRJC?
January 12th.
200
What verb means to get better at something?
For example: Students in EMLS 781 have worked hard all semester to ___________ their English skills.
improve
Students in EMLS 781 have worked hard all semester to improve their English skills.
200
What is the noun for a social event that is organized to collect money for a political party, charity, school, or other reason?
For example: Lupe's brother was in a car accident, so her friends organized a _____________ to pay for his hospital bills.
fund raiser
Lupe's brother was in a car accident, so her friends organized a fund raiser to pay for his hospital bills.
200
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis for the context sentence.
Person A: How's the weather in your country in the winter?
Person B: Great! It's cool, but it _______(snow, negative).
doesn't snow
Person A: How's the weather in your country in the winter?
Person B: Great! It's cool, but it doesn't snow.
200
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis for the context sentence.
The children __________(play) outside when it started to rain, so they quickly ran inside.
were playing
The children were playing outside when it started to rain, so they quickly ran inside.
200
What is Miles's dog's name?
Sputnik
200
You can obtain which of the following degrees at graduate school in the U.S. (say all that apply):
MA/MS
BA/BS
AA/AS
PhD/EdD
MA/MS
PhD/EdD
300
What verb means to not succeed at something?
For example: Timothy is getting a 62% in his history class. He isn't going to pass the class. He's going to ________ it.
fail
Timothy is getting a 62% in his history class. He isn't going to pass the class. He's going to fail it.
300
What verb means to break open or into pieces in a sudden or violent way AND can also mean to open suddenly.
Example: My kitchen flooded last weekend because the water pipes ____________.
burst
My kitchen flooded last weekend because the water pipes burst.
300
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parenthesis for the context sentence. Then, explain which action came first and which action came second.
Last year, Tony ________(buy) a canoe after he _______(receive) a raise at work.
bought - received
Last year, Tony bought a canoe after he received a raise at work.
1st action: received a raise
2nd action: bought a canoe
300
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parenthesis for the context sentence.
While Allan _______(drive) last night he ______(get) a flat tire.
was driving - got
While Allan was driving last night he got a flat tire.
300
Where was the problem with the police officers?
In Issa's apartment
300
What is the spelling of the -ing and -ed forms of the following verb?: occur
occurring
occurred
400
What noun means something that is not known or something that is difficult to understand or explain?
For example: Police haven't discovered who robbed the jewels out of the museum. It's been 2 months and it's still a ____________.
mystery
Police haven't discovered who robbed the jewels out of the museum. It's been 2 months and it's still a mystery.
400
What noun means a group of people who do a specified kind of work together?
For example: In a theater, the tech _________ manages the lights, sounds, and scenery of the production.
crew
In a theater, the tech crew manages the lights, sounds, and scenery of the production.
400
Complete the question and sentence with the appropriate pronoun/possessive adjective.
Person A: Where is everyone? Do we/our/us have class today?
Person B: No, we/our/us teacher canceled class.
Person A: Where is everyone? Do we have class today?
Person B: No, our teacher canceled class.
400
Complete the sentences with the appropriate pronoun/possessive adjective.
Person A: Whose bag is this?
Person B: It's not me/I/mine. Ask Lindsey. It might be she/her/hers.
Person A: Whose bag is this?
Person B: It's not mine. Ask Lindsey. It might be hers.
400
How is Jude brave on the sledding trip with Sarah and her friends?
She tells them she is going to try out for the play.
400
In academic writing in English, a paragraph is typically organized with sentences that serve specific functions.
The first sentence is usually the _______________. After that, come the _____________ and _______________. At the end of the paragraph, it's a good idea to also include a concluding sentence.
The first sentence is usually the topic sentence. After that, come the supporting ideas and details. At the end of the paragraph, it's a good idea to also include a concluding sentence.
500
What adjective means difficult to find?
For example: Some parents who don't want their children to eat sweets keep their candy ________ in secret spots around the house.
hidden
Some parents who don't want their children to eat sweets keep their candy hidden in secret spots around the house.
500
What verb means to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time?
For example: Sometimes students ________ in the classroom even after the class is over.
linger
Sometimes students linger in the classroom even after the class is over.
500
Look at 2 events from Nancy's afternoon yesterday.
Make a single sentence using one of the following time words to state the sequence of events yesterday: When or As soon as
Possible answers:
Nancy checked her tires when she stopped for gas.
When she stopped for gas, Nancy checked her tires.
As soon as Nancy stopped for gas, she checked her tires.
Nancy checked her tires as soon as she stopped for gas.
500
Look at Ron and his wife Susie's morning plan for tomorrow.
Ron - leave for work - 7:00am
Susie - wake up - 8:00am
Make a single sentence using one of the following time words to state the sequence of events tomorrow: Before or After.
Note: Do not include the specific times.
Possible answers:
Ron is going to leave for work before Susie wakes up tomorrow.
Before Susie wakes up tomorrow, Ron is going to leave for work.
Susie is going to wake up after Ron leaves for work tomorrow.
After Ron leaves for work tomorrow, Susie is going to wake up.
500
Why does Layla say Issa would be proud of Jude and Mama?
Generally: Because they both have grown and are doing well making a new life for themselves in the U.S.
More specifically: Mama is learning English and has new, American friends and organized a fundraiser. Jude is learning English, has friends, and is participating in the play.
500
Transitional phrases are used to connect ideas between sentences. Words like First, Second, and Third can be used to show the sequence of events or to introduce different supporting ideas.
What function do each of the following transitional phrases serve? Explain the purpose of each. Then, use one of the below transitional phrases to logically connect two or more sentences that you create.
1- For instance
2 - However
3 - Therefore
1- For instance - used to introduce examples
2 - However - used to show contrast or an opposite idea
3 - Therefore - used to introduce an effect or result
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