Grammar 1
Question: What is the correct verb tense in the following sentence? "I _______ to the store yesterday."
went
Choose the correct sentence that uses the passive voice:
a) The teacher explained the lesson.
b) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
c) The students learned the lesson quickly.
b) The lesson was explained by the teacher.
What does the abbreviation "CEO" stand for?
Chief Executive Officer.
What does the idiom "to hit the nail on the head" mean?
To be exactly right or accurate.
What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
It means it is very easy to do
Identify the correct relative pronoun for the given sentence: "The book, _______ cover was torn, was still enjoyable to read."
whose
Select the correct word order for the question: "you / have / ever / been / to / Japan?"
Have you ever been to Japan?
What type of business uses a set model, pays a fee, and uses the original company's name and items. It is usually in the form of restaurants.
A franchise
What does the idiom "to cost an arm and a leg" mean?
To be very expensive
What does the idiom "out of the blue" mean?
Happens suddenly and unexpectedly.
Which of the following sentences contains a gerund phrase?
a) She enjoys playing tennis.
b) I bought a new car.
c) He was running late.
a) She enjoys playing tennis.
What is the correct form of the adjective in the following sentence?
"She is the _______ person I know."
What does FEO stand for?
Financial Executive Officer.
What does "to take the bull by the horns mean"?
To face a difficult or challenging situation directly and courageously
What does 'under the weather' mean?
Someone is feeling unwell or sick.
What is the correct form of the verb in the following sentence? "If I _______ you, I would apologize."
were
Choose the correct sentence that uses a conditional clause:
a) If I will see him, I will say hello.
b) If I see him, I will say hello.
c) If I saw him, I would say hello.
b) If I see him, I will say hello.
What is the term used to describe the money that a business earns from selling goods or services?
Revenue
What does the idiom "cry over spilled milk" mean?
If someone is "crying over spilled milk," they are upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
What does the idiom "pull someone's leg" mean?
It means that they are teasing or joking with you.
Identify the grammatical function of the underlined word: "He arrived early and waited patiently."
Adverb
Name 3 UNcountable nouns in English that are countable in Spanish.
Spaghetti, Popcorn, Maccoroni, Advice, News, Furniture
What is the difference between a sole proprietorship and a corporation?
A sole proprietorship is a business structure where a single individual owns and operates the business, assuming all profits and liabilities. On the other hand, a corporation is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders, who have limited liability and share profits through dividends.
What does the idiom mean 'to put all one's eggs in one basket'?
to commit all your resources to a single idea or plan of action
What does the idiom "barking up the wrong tree" mean?
They are looking in the wrong place or accusing the wrong person.